The Augustan History

The Augustan History is a collection of mostly 4th-century biographies about Roman emperors and officials from the reign of Augustus to the early 3rd century. It aims to provide fun, detailed, and sometimes exaggerated stories of their lives and achievements. Although some parts are accurate, many stories are fictional or embellished, reflecting the writers’ biases and the passage of time. Despite its reliability issues, it offers valuable insights into Roman history, personalities, and political culture during that era. It’s an important, if imperfect, source for understanding the Roman Empire’s leadership and societal values.