August led rome's transformation from republic empire to during the years following the harassment of his great adopted father julius caesar.He combined military might, instruction building and lawmaking to become rome's next ruler.when he was granted the name Augustus. In that four year span, Octavian secured his rule on multiple fronts. Cleopatra’s seized treasure allowed him to pay for his soldiers, securing their loyalty.During his 40 years reign, Augustus nearly doubled the size of the roman empire, adding territories in Europe and Asia Minor and securing alliances that gave him an effective rule about Britain and India(152-153).
