Res Gestae

Augustus, a roman politician commissioned a lengthy inscription of his accomplishments. This text is known as the Res Gestae, “The Things Accomplished” Read and Choose one recurring theme that signifies something of which Augustus seems especially proud. Can the Res Gestae be considered an exemplary document of historical fact, or did Augustus also intend it to serve as propaganda? why do you think Augustus would have emphasized your chosen theme in his epitaph? Here is the link to the document. http://classics.mit.edu/Augustus/deeds.html One to two pages essay. The essay should address these question.