Where was the Res Gestae displayed?
Outside the mausoleum of Augustus
Where could the Res Gestae be read?
Throughout the empire
What type of book is the Res Gestae?
Autobiography
Who was the Res Gestae written by?
Augustus
When was the Res Gestae written?
On Augustus death bed
Was all of the information included?
There was probably missed details
What year was the Res Gestae written?
Around 2BC
When was the final version made?
In the last year of Augustus life
What are the four sectors?
Political career, public benefactors, military accomplishments, final political statement
Where was the text we have found?
It was inscribed on the exterior of a temple in Turkey
Whose names aren’t mentioned?
Enemies
What specific things does he miss out?
His powers and honours
Are there lies in the Res Gestae?
No overt lies but economical with the truth
What is this source good for exploring?
How Augustus saw himself
