This paper will closely look at how Augustus transformed the Roman Republic into and empire, and why he was successful where Julius Caesar had not been. ... Augustus was the grand-nephew of Julius Caesar, and was named in the latter's will as his principal heir. ... Julius Caesar Octavianus now became Caesar Augustus . ... In contrast to Caesar, Augustus constantly had one eye on aristocratic sensitivities. ... Julius Caesar failure V.S Augustus Success: Julius: Caesar used his power to make many changes in Rome, often without approval from the Senate. ...

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Pompey became jealous of Caesar and stirred the Senate against him. This brought on another civil war in which Caesar was victor. ... Caesar's heir, Octavius created a Second Triumvirate with Mark Antony and Lepidus. ... Octavian took the title of Augustus. ... Augustus reduced the size of the senate back to 600. ...

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She allied and companioned with Caesar in an attempt to strengthen her power. ... Cleopatra did not seem intimidated by Caesar; instead she exhumed confidence and intelligence. ... Julius Caesar visit to Egypt was to collect. However, Cleopatra's brother was trying to block Caesar. ... Octavian defeated her in the battle of Actium, and later becomes Augustus, emperor of Rome. ...

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