Octavian was one of Rome’s first great emperors. His political and moral reforms and his ability to conquer new land made him powerful and effective. At the beginning of his rein, he took on the name of Caesar Augustus from his given name of Octavian. When Octavian was 18, Julius Caesar made him his heir and adopted son. He joined Marc Antony and ruled Rome and western land and Antony ruled Egypt and east. Due to confliction with each other, Octavian persuaded Rome to invade Egypt and ultimately won after Antony committed suicide following the news of his wife’s passing. This is when Octavian now ruled all Roman lands and gave himself the title of Augustus, which means “majestic” and also meant that he was the “chief citizen.” Now
