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Augustus Caesar I chose to do my research paper on Augustus Caesar. The reason I chose him is because there are few people in history to reach his level of dominance and authority that he possessed. It was over two thousand years ago and his name is still very well known in history. He left his mark on history like very few people that have ever live. In this research paper, I will first write about his story to leadership and how he abstained power. Following this will be an in depth breakdown of his leadership style and how he chose to lead others. Before I get in depth into his history, you need to understand that he holds many names: Octavius, Octavian, Augustus, and Augustus Caesar. The name Octavius was given to him at birth, and his …show more content…

At age 16, he began to take on work that involved his royal family. He worked under his great uncle Julius Caesar, and this is where he began to gain respect from the people. Just a year later at age 17, his great uncle Julius Caesar was assassinated which gave power and rule to Octavius, which was then renamed Octavian. Julius had placed many games and other securities in place for his army. Octavian was fortunate to win these and ultimately win over the majority of the remaining army form Julius. This in ultimately was the foundation that was set to create a historic army that would propel his time in rule. Over the next period of time alliances were mad to keep peace in the near land and the surrounding land. However, romantic relationships began to arise and affairs started. Then Octavian declared war on his two alliances for betraying him behind his back. In the end they were defeated, which gave Octavian power to all of Rome. The two army’s leaders, Mark Antony and Queen Cleopatra, ultimately fled to Egypt to eventually commit …show more content…

While in his rein he implemented many incentives to build his army and to keep their loyalty. He first began to pay his soldier, and doing this gave a reason to want to be a part of his army. Then to gain respect and popularity within his city he began build up the city itself to make it more beautiful. He also passed laws to help stabilize marriages, and did things to make his people want have families. Doing this he raised the population tremendously, and the result only benefited him and his power. He was so serious about the laws he passed regarding marriage, he banished his own daughter for committing adultery. Before Augustus’ rein, Julius ran a wrecked ship when it came to politics. So when Augustus stepped into his role he saw the need to restore and gain a foundation. Throughout his time as ruler he knew it was crucial to keep the respect of his people and to keep intimidation in all of the close by rival rulers. He continued his rule continuing to concur land each and every chance he

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