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    I think that Augustus Caesar had the greatest impact on the development of Rome. For one, he proved himself long before he was ever even chosen by his great-uncle, Julius Caesar, to ascend to the throne. At age sixteen, while traveling to Hispania to join Julius in battle, Augustus, then known as Octavian, was shipwrecked and forced to travel through enemy territory to reach his uncle. This impressed Julius enough for him to choose Augustus to inherit the throne. After the murder of his uncle and

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    understand Augustus Caesar, it is important to have a glimpse of the “Roman Revolution.” During this time, violence and intimidation dominated the government. Generals used their power to extract money from the locals to fund their political ambitions. Julius Caesar gained the support of his army and virtually became a dictator in Rome. Though he accomplished many reforms, he was strongly opposed by the Senate and in 44 BC he was assassinated by conspirators among them. At this juncture, Augustus the chief

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    without a doubt Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar. These two men have defined leadership for a country. Many other countries have modeled their ethics and used them as their own to better themselves as a whole. Without these two men, our world would not be the same in just about every way. Although these two men were both great, one of them was better than the other. Although Julius Caesar was a dominant leader, Augustus Caesar was certainly the better leader. Julius Caesar was said to be a great

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    their life to becoming great. Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar was part of the latter due to his achievements that set the foundation for an empire devastated by civil war. Despite the turmoil of the Roman Empire after the assassination of his adoptive father, Julius Caesar, he led Rome to social, political and economic prosperity and stability. His military tactics marked the beginning of a dynasty that saw a massive expansion of the Roman Empire. Thus, Augustus Caesar’s contributions to the Roman Empire

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    1.) Augustus Caesar was the first true emperor of Rome in 31 BCE. His rise to the throne marked the true beginning of the Roman Empire. The vast majority believe Julius Caesar to be an emperor of Rome even before Augustus. However, Julius Caesar chose to use the title of ‘Dictator’ rather than ‘Emperor’. Augustus’ rule was prosperous and well-favored because he had destroyed Rome’s enemies and brought much needed stability to the Roman Empire. Augustus reigned until his death in 14 CE. Rome became

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    Comparing Augustus and Qin Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi was crowned king in 246 BC during the Warring States era (475-221 BC). Two centuries later, Caesar Augustus founded the Roman Empire and became Rome’s first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD. Both emperors ruled with distinct and individual morals in which they laid upon their society. Both rulers utilized military victories, new code laws, and established a sense of unity throughout the land. Each contribution to their state

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    Historians agree that Caesar Augustus was one of the most successful Roman emperors. Born in 63 B.C., he reigned as emperor for 45 years, until his death in A.D. 14. (Roman empire,2017). He was the grandnephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar and used the popularity of his great uncle's name to rally the army behind him. (First roman emperor, 2017). Caesar Augustus brought peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire. Its many provinces were governed with a heavy hand, yet with some local autonomy.

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    Two of the more memorable emperors to the Romans were Augustus Caesar (27 BC to 14 AD), and Caligula (37 AD to 41 AD). Although only having ruled the empire by a separation of 23 years and belonging to the same family (through marriage and adoption), their empires couldn’t have been more different. It is possible to determine the impact of an emperor’s rule based on their many vices and virtues, as well as the choices that they make in relation to them. The author Suetonius expressed in his writings

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    Generally, when people hear “Ancient Rome”, the first names that pop into their heads are Julius Caesar, Octavian Augustus, and Marc Antony. The other Romans figures, both the good and the bad, are often forgotten, and abandoned, and treated less importantly than the three mentioned above. The rich history of the Roman Republic/Empire is often limited to several names, and other names are merely mentioned in passing. Roman emperor Caligula may not be one emperor whose life is studied in depth, and

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    In the antique land of Rome, a shattered visage of a man lies. This statue, in frigid stone, represents a man who built one of the most formidable empires in human history, all while setting the course for its eventual downfall. As the morning sun rises over the horizon in a blaze of glory, the statue illuminates and reveals the somewhat melancholic ivy as it slowly envelops the forgotten emperor. Beside the statue, hanging on a ruined stone wall, is a painting of the city that once stood tall and

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