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Augustus is an epistolary, historical fiction by John Williams published by Viking Press in 1972. It tells the story of Augustus , emperor of Rome, from his youth through old age. The book is divided into two parts, the beginning chronicling his rise to power, the latter describing his rule thereafter, and the familial problems faced choosing a ...
Augustus Williams (1842 – unknown) was a seaman in the U.S. Navy stationed aboard the USS Santiago de Cuba (1861) during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.
John Edward Williams (August 29, 1922 – March 3, 1994) was an American author, editor and professor. He was best known for his novels Butcher's Crossing (1960), Stoner (1965), and Augustus (1972), [ 1 ] which won a U.S. National Book Award .
Augustus (63 BC – 14 AD) was the first emperor of ancient Rome. ... Augustus (Williams novel), a 1973 novel by John Edward Williams; Augustus Gloop, ...
Augustus is an example in an important speech in Kurt Vonnegut's 1965 book God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. A bust of Augustus has an important role in The Mystery of the Fiery Eye (1967) of the Three Investigators series. John Edward Williams wrote a novel titled Augustus which won the 1973 National Book Award.
George Augustus Williams was born on 4 May 1814 in London. He was the third son of the painter Edward Williams (1781–1855) and Ann Hildebrandt (c.1780–1851), and a member of the Williams family of painters, who were related to such famous artists as James Ward, R.A. and George Morland.
The pair led the Tigers to a 52-25 halftime lead as Williams had 17 points in the first 20 minutes and Morrow added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Morrow, Williams lead No. 5 LSU to 91-64 rout of ...
Prince Augustus William of Prussia (German: August Wilhelm; 9 August 1722 – 12 June 1758) was the son of King Frederick William I of Prussia and a younger brother and general of Frederick the Great. Augustus was the second surviving son of Frederick William I and Sophia Dorothea.