The Roman Empire The Roman Republic developed into the Roman Empire as the struggle of power between factions in Rome effected the structure of the Republic. This struggle was resolved by the settlement of Augustus, bringing about a new age in Roman culture. ... Tiberius Gracchus became tribune on a program of land reform. ... Octavian took the title of Augustus. He then rearranged the government of Rome in what is knows as the settlement of Augustus. ...

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After reading "A Brief Guide to Police History", I chose the workings of Augustus Caesar as the most significant contribution to the development of policing. ... After his uncle Julius was killed, Augustus swore that he would get revenge, and made it his duty to reform the Roman Society. ... He divided up his forces into units quite similar to the military or to branches of the Federal Government as we know them today. ... Along with creating a police force, Caesar also made himself a little fire department to take care of all of those crazy Roman bonfires that got out of hand. ... In ...

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Upon his return, he helped the government and helped to advance the position of Pompey, the head of the popular party. ... At 39 years old, he now was able to seek the Consulship, the highest and office in the Roman Republic. ... Contributions Julius Caesar gave Rome many needed reforms. ... His successor was his adoptive son Augustus. Augustus also brought prosperity to the empire, his reign was known as the Augustan age. ...

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The Romans have had almost every type of government there is. ... They loved being involved in the government, and making decisions concerning everyone. ... Their government loving tendencies have caused many, many civil wars. After type of government, the change has been made with a civil war. ... But it all boils down to wanting to be involved in government. ...

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