Peer Reviews "First and foremost, I would like to thank Lindsay Powell, author of Marcus Agrippa: Right-Hand Man of Caesar Augustus (Pen & Sword Military, 2015), the most recent and best of the three biographies written of Agrippa. Not only was his book invaluable, but he also met me to discuss our shared fascination and generously agreed to check the manuscript for errors. Those that remain are entirely my responsibility." – Robert Harris' latest novel, Agrippa, page 371, Acknowledgements. “A gripping, thoroughly researched and hugely impressive biography of a key player in the transition from the Roman Republic to Augustus's Empire'. – Saul David, University of Buckingham, author of WAR: From Ancient Egypt to Iraq. “Augustus's ascent and reign are unthinkable without Marcus Agrippa. Surprisingly, there has been no biography of Agrippa in English for some eighty years. Powell's book admirably fills this gap and will be indispensable for anyone with a serious interest in this crucial historical period.” – Karl Galinsky, University of Texas at Austin, author of Augustus: Introduction to the Life of an Emperor. “Marcus Agrippa was one of history's most intriguing right-hand men. Few played a greater role in the emperor Augustus's success. In vigorous prose, and with a fingertip feel for Roman politics and war, Lindsay Powell brings Agrippa to life.” – Barry Strauss, Cornell University, author of Masters of Command: Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar and the Genius of Leadership. Marcus Agrippa personified the term 'right-hand man'. As Emperor Augustus' deputy, he waged wars, pacified provinces, beautified Rome, and played a crucial role in laying the foundations of the Pax Romana for the next two hundred years – but he served always in the knowledge he would never rule in his own name. Why he did so, and never grasped power exclusively for himself, has perplexed historians for centuries. In his teens he formed a life-long friendship with Julius Caesar's great nephew, Caiu
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