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Augustus The Inspiring Story of a Genius in Farsi and English
Augustus: The Inspiring Story of a Genius in Farsi and English tells how Gaius Octavius, a sickly boy and great-nephew of Julius Caesar, learned at eighteen that Caesar’s will had made him his son. Children follow his rivalry with Mark Antony, the sea battle at Actium and the roads, laws and peace that followed, in English and Persian on every page. 90-page PDF.
How a sickly Roman boy became the first emperor, told for young readers
The story starts in a garden at sunset, where Julius Caesar tells his great-nephew Gaius that a true leader must be wise, kind and fair, not only strong. Weeks after Caesar is killed, a messenger brings news of the will: Gaius has been adopted as Caesar’s son. At eighteen he walks into a frightened Rome where powerful men call him just a boy.
Fact pages fill in the details: his childhood name Thurinus, why historians call him Octavian, his kind sister Octavia, his poor health and his belief in omens. The narrative chapters build up to the rivalry with Mark Antony and the Battle of Actium, where his general Agrippa’s plan wins the day, and end with a calmer empire.
At a glance
Inside the book
Story chapters and short fact pages take turns, with a color picture on each spread.
Growing up
A boy named Gaius Octavius, his mother, his great-uncle Caesar and the advice that a leader must be fair.
A new name
Caesar’s will, the name Gaius Julius Caesar, and why Cicero and later historians used the name Octavian.
Rivals
Mark Antony’s insults, Octavia’s marriage to Antony, Antony’s turn to Cleopatra and the fleets at Actium.
What children learn
That leaders can be young, that a weak body need not stop a strong mind, and that peace takes planning as well as battles.
From the first chapter
Gaius and Julius Caesar in the garden:
| Persian | English |
|---|---|
| یک غروب گرم، وقتی آسمان نارنجی و صورتی شد، گایوس و دایی مادرش با هم در باغ قدم میزدند. | One warm evening, as the sky turned orange and pink, Gaius and his great-uncle walked together in the garden. |
| سزار دستی محکم اما ملایم روی شانهی گایوس گذاشت. | Caesar placed a firm but gentle hand on Gaius’s shoulder. |
The Persian calls Caesar دایی مادرش (dâyi-ye mâdarash), “his mother’s uncle”: a nice example of how exact Persian family words are.
How to read it together
- Read the garden chapter first and ask your child what Caesar means by a fair leader.
- Make a name chart: Gaius Octavius, Thurinus, Octavian, Caesar and Augustus, with the page where each appears.
- Read the Persian of the Actium chapter aloud and let your child spot نارنجی and the color words, then review colors with the free Persian vocabulary lessons.
- After each fact page, ask one question in Persian, such as «او کی بود؟» (who was he?).
Who this book is for
A good fit if you
- have a child who enjoys Roman history, battles at sea or stories about rulers
- want a longer bilingual reader for a confident 9 to 13 year old
- teach ancient history and would like a Persian text to go with it
Look elsewhere if you
- want the story of Caesar himself; Julius Caesar covers his life in Farsi and English
- are an adult who first needs to learn the Persian letters; Read and Write Persian in 7 Days starts there
Use it with
- The Story of Cleopatra: the queen of Egypt from the other side of Actium.
- Farsi Children Books Bundle: a larger set of bilingual books for home reading.
Common questions
What age is it for?
About 9 to 13. The chapters are longer than in a picture book and include political rivalry, so it suits children who already read chapter books in English.
Is the battle scene violent?
The Battle of Actium is told with trumpets, flaming arrows and ships charging, but without gory detail.
Is the Persian Iranian Farsi?
Yes, standard modern Persian as written in Iran, without vowel marks.
What do I get after I buy?
A 90-page PDF to download right after checkout, to read on a tablet or computer or print at home.
Can I buy it in print?
Yes. A paperback is available on Amazon.
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