The Momentum Ancyranum

"The Momentum Ancyranum" is a foundational historical document representing the definitive autobiographical record of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. This work, traditionally known as the "Res Gestae Divi Augusti", provides a firsthand account of the achievements, honors, and public expenditures of Augustus throughout his long and transformative reign. Discovered inscribed on the walls of the Temple of Augustus and Rome in Ancyra, this text serves as a crucial primary source for understanding the transition from the Roman Republic to the Principate.The narrative details Augustus's military conquests, his extensive program of public works, and his personal benefactions to the Roman citizenry. It offers a unique perspective on how the Emperor wished to be remembered by posterity, framing his consolidation of power as a restoration of the Republic and a period of stability known as the Pax Romana. This work remains an essential resource for those interested in classical studies, epigraphy, and ancient political history. Through its meticulous documentation of administrative and legislative acts, "The Momentum Ancyranum" stands as one of the most significant inscriptions survived from the classical world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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