The Problem of Augustus Michael Grant asks whether Caesar Augustus, sole ruler for forty-five years, was honest and sincere, or a 'hypocrite of genius'? Michael Grant | Published in History Today Volume 3 Issue 11 November 1953 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Roman Empire Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy