By the reign of Augustus, the city of Rome had changed drastically from what it was just after the conclusion of the Third Punic War. ... When Augustus took control of the new empire, he needed to reassert to the people that Rome was now what it always had been, with only a few changes. ... First, Livy affirms the legitimacy of Augustus in the present day. ... This does not add up, however, because Livy is writing under Augustus, the great-nephew of one of the greatest Populares politicians of the Republic, Caesar. ... Instead, he supports Augustus. ...

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Born Gaius Octavius and adopted by Julius Caesar, he was given the name Augustus, meaning, "consecrated," by the Roman Senate after he avenged Caesar's death and consolidated his power. ... When he came to Rome after Caesar's murder, his only possessions were an inherited name and whatever appeal his youth might bring; but in cold, sagacious steps he made his way rapidly on the policy of avenging Caesar. ... Augustus lived to be 76 years old. ... In his administration of the Roman Empire, the disaster that upset Augustus the most took place in Germany. ... (Augustus Caesar, Compton&#...

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Under Augustus Caesar the Roman Empire expanded as more overseas territories were added. ... Mark Antony has not learned the lesson from tragic death of Julius Caesar , the last Republican ruler, who tried to marry the Egyptian Queen as he was in love with her and did great favour to her by restoring her to throne. ... Reason is symbolized by Octavius Caesar,the heir of Julius Caesar, who looks down upon the emotionality of Antony and Cleopatra .On the other hand ,Egypt symbolizes passion which sweep away the reasonable Antony in no time. ... "She made great Caesar by his sword to b...

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The Romans have had almost every type of government there is. They've had a kingdom, a republic, a dictatorship, and an empire. Their democracy would be the basis for most modern democracies. The people have always been involved with and loved their government, no matter what kind it was. They loved being involved in the government, and making decisions concerning everyone. ...

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He then divided the east and west again creating 4 prefectures, which he then appointed a Caesar to rule each of those. Diocletion ruled the entire east and the two Caesars reported to him, while the other elected Emperor Maximian ruled the West with his two Caesar under him. ...

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