SUETONIUS SOURCE

AFTERMATH OF THE BATTLE OF ACTIUM

"Presently, he defeated Antony ina  sea-battle off Actium" - brushes over Actium - evidence that Suetonius is not interested in the battles of history - more interested in anecdotal stories. S = biographer of emporeros personality/characteristics

"he spared Cleopatra's chidlren by Antony, and brought them up as if his own" - shows good side of Aug. - only punishes those who could damage him.

"To perpetuate the glory of his victory at Actium, he founded a city close to the scene of the battle" - shows how important winning Actium was to Aug

"he suppressed a series of sporadic riots and revolts" - implies not everyone was happy with Aug.

"held the next nine in sequence" - refers to consulships - shows that Aug wasn't always for trad…