The first half of the book chronicles the lives of the principles in the lead-up to the finale at Actium; the second half is a gripping description of the great sea battle and an analysis of the political significance of Octavian’s historic victory. Strauss’s overarching themes include the ironies of these bloody decades.
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… A Masterfully Woven History of the Battle of Actium | RealClearBooks.
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