Augustus And Julius Caesar

Let’s begin by looking at how Augustus got where he did. Foremostly, it’s important to know that he founded the Roman Empire. Rome was a republic prior to his victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra at Actium in 31 B.C.E., thus dismantling the second triumvirate, and leaving him to be the sole ruler of Rome. Some argue that he was not really the emperor until 27 B.C.E. when the senate gave him the name “Augustus”, meaning “exalted one.” However, because of the senate he was careful to never call himself emperor at all (Osgood 9). With the Caesar having near absolute power, he was able to quickly elicit much change.

This world has seen many great leaders and emperors but two of them standout a little more than the others. Their names are Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte. Both men were highly respected and greatly feared. They also ran great empires that spanned over thousands of miles. They wanted to rule and conquer anything they could. They have many similarities and differences in the way they ruled and conquered. Their empires were so big that there came a time where they couldn’t control it and their reign came to an end. Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte have molded and shaped the way rulers and leaders should rule over

I believe that being a beloved leader has a huge effect on being a better ruler. In 44 B.C. Julius Caesar was assassinated by his senate chamber. Soon his nephew and adopted son, Gaius Octavian, would join forces with Mark Anthony and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus into a three-way dictatorship. This transformed Rome from being a Monarchy into being a dictatorship. Lepidus left Rome soon after Octavian began reign and went on to lead parts of Africa and Hispania. In 37 B.C. Mary Anthony met Cleopatra. They fell in love and Mark followed her back to Egypt. Octavian took reign over Rome and obtained the name Augustus Caesar. Mark Anthony and Augustus became enemies and war broke out between Rome and Egypt. This is one reason for why I believe that

He preserved all of the traditional offices while slowly taking many of the offices for him self. He was both consul and tribune. Commander and chief of the military and the senate also gave him direct control of many provinces, these provinces supplied men for his armies and food for them also, not to the senate. Augustus knew the importance of religion in roman society, he then named himself pontifex maximus which means supreme priest. He encourages the construction of temples dedicated to Rome and Augustus. None of these innovations in his ruling method altered the Roman constitution. The laws he did change however were the laws of the provinces of Rome which made them more romanized, so Augustus could be open about his actions so the senate would not bring him down and be with him. The Romans had a strong sense of there traditions and were fascinated by there history they loved when they could point out how the gods operated in there empire and allowed them much conquest of the western world. Before Augustus it looked for the romans as if the gods had left them, for they killed each other in revolutions and civil wars. Augustus’s many military victories and expansion of the empire through land and a political sense, show that the gods where on his side. He glorified Rome by hiring painters, sculptures, architects, and painters to design and build beautiful structures. He has paved the way for future Roman emperors to come.

Have you ever waged war against your wife? Caesar Octavian Augustus did. Augustus was a great leader. Leaders are necessary because they need to show leadership amongst the people and unite the people as one doing anything to keep them safe. Caesar Octavian Augustus was one of Rome’s greatest leaders by showing that at the age of 19, he can rule one of the most powerful nations by any means including war (http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/augustus.html)

‘The Senators preferred the safety of the present to the dangers of the past’. The time of emergency measures was over and there was no one left to challenge Augustus, he continued to be re-elected as consul from 31BCE to 23BCE setting the foundations of his powerful status. Although he “had resigned the title of Triumvir, [...] it might have been contended that he continued inconspicuously to exercise the dictatorial powers of that office, has the question been of concern to men at the time.” The extent of his powers was of no concern to most of the Senators. Augustus’ immense authority provided him with a more elevated status than his legal position. As Tacitus points out, opposition was non – existent and the Emperor was able to concentrate the functions of the Senate, the magistrates and the laws in himself, because so many of the bold spirits had died during the past battles and proscriptions.

Rome experienced a shift in structure going from a republic to an empire for various reasons. One reason is that the political leadership shifted from two elected consuls to great war heroes who could cater to the immediate issues. From this, the heroes made poor decisions, which resulted in constant war and unrest. The second reason is that the leaders of Rome could not control the people, so Rome was in a constant state of civil war. By this time, the Republic was falling apart and transitioning in an empire. Caesar Augustus swooped in in this chaotic time and began to put the pieces together. He took credit for bringing peace by ending the civil wars and lead the transition into an empire because it was best for him. A great shift in the

Augustus was the first emperor, and founder, of the Roman Empire. He was a generous leader, and had a sense of caution in mind with every decision. His document, Res Gestae Divi Augusti, notes all of his accomplishments during his reign. He established an especially impressive army during his time. In the first paragraph, he introduces the beginning of his kingship, “In my nineteenth year… I raised an army with which I set free the state, which was oppressed by the domination of a faction” (Res Gestae Divi Augusti, 1). In the second to fourteenth paragraphs he touches on the politics of his career and the events that transpired. In paragraphs fifteen through twenty-four, he notes his donations of money, land, public works, ect. Paragraphs twenty-five through thirty-three take his military and alliances into account. In the final two paragraphs, thirty-four and thirty-five, he discusses Roman people’s assessment of his reign. Augustus was a very powerful leader with his well planned strategies, and made the people of Rome very proud.

Based on the letters, memoirs, and journals throughout the book, one can conclude that Augustus was a very strong emperor. He led the Roman empire the way he believed his great uncle, Julius Caesar would have ruled it. Augustus wanted the best for his people and his family, and did whatever he believed was the best for them. His character was stagnant with ambition from the very beginning of his reign to the end. He shows compassion

One important event was that Caesar had adopted his grandnephew Gaius Octavius (or Octavian, 63 B.C.E.–14 C.E.), then a young man of eighteen (Cole Symes, & Stacey, 2012, p. 120). Caesar was assassinated. Octavius ran for election in office even though he was young (Cole Symes, & Stacey, 2012, p. 120). I think that Octavius loved and respected his uncle, which resulted in him working hard to outlaw and punish the men who killed Caesar. He knew that justice had to be served. To avoid confusion,historians therefore refer to this phase of Rome’s history as the Principate, from the title Augustus himself preferred: princeps, or “first man.” (Cole Symes, & Stacey, 2012, p. 124).

To change an empire from a Republic to a Monarchy, is in itself a great achievement, but to be that one man that successfully changes the way of old to the original form of state is an amazing fete. The will to achieve this, and the desire must be great and you must truly be remarkable, although in saying that, having your forefathers pave the way, assist in reaching that goal. This is what Augustus achieved, he became greatest man in Rome, the highest achievement one might endeavour, outdoing his forefathers. He played the game of Roman politics against some of the greatest minds, brilliantly and shaped what is now known as the “Great Roman Empire”.

Julius Cesar, the Dictator of the Roman Empire adopted his grandnephew, also known as Octavian in his will. After Cesar was assassinated Augustus wanted nothing more than to “claim his inheritance and to avenge his slain “father”(Cole&Symes).” This vengeance left constant warfare that came to an end after the victory at Actium. At this point in time Rome was no longer a republic. Augustus ruled for four years as an independent citizen then accepted his title as “emperor.” Augustus was the first roman emperor and led Rome’s transformation from republic to empire. Augustus never claimed the title as emperor for himself, but rather tried to lead the country as best as he could, while still leaving limited power to the people. Augustus

     Augustus received the tribuncian power for life and assumed the role of protector of the Roman people. He also received the right to intervene in those provinces administered by the Senate. The backbone of Augustus’ power came from being Imperium of the military. It was of great importantance

At a young age he sat underneath Julius Caesar. As noted, Julius was one of the most known rulers in all of history. So in that case he must have done something right. So at age sixteen Augustus sat and observed him. While he observed him, he also worked for him. So working for him he got practical learning. He was able to do hands on work. But for the first year, he mainly learned by observation. The down fall to this was that he only had a year to do so. Julius was murdered shortly after he took Augustus and cut his time with him short. In Julius’ will he gave full power over to his territory and rein. Since this happened Augustus was thrown into the fire. This is

The films begin with Cleopatra being in exile, she is the rightful Queen of Egypt. The throne was stolen by her siblings; Arsinoe and Ptolemy. Roman General Julius Caesar arrives at Alexandra to collect the debt that Egypt owes Roman. Being the bold queen that she is, Cleopatra smuggles herself into the palace, wrapped in a carpet, under the pretense that the carpet is a gift from her to Caesar. They soon become involved with each other. With her new ally on her side, the next morning, Cleopatra and her younger brother are betrothed to marry by Caesar. After their union, Cleopatra is proclaimed the Queen of Egypt. This forces the impressionable Ptolemy to join forces with Arsinoe to over through their sister out of Alexandria for the second