Octavian And Julius Caesar

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One emperor named Octavian formed the second triumvirate with Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus in 43 B.C.E after the death of Julius Caesar. He was an adopted son of Julius Caesar who established new order. The senate given him the name Augustus in 27 B.C.E. while spreading the idea of a constitutional monarch. During his supremacy the Roman army enlarged and developed more professional with legionaries who served a longer term. Roman peace and security relied on their army because the military were accountable for securing the borders and frontlines of the Roman empire. Octavian also launched new system for governing the regions. Provinces were permitted to superior and appoint deputies that are well known as representatives to regulate. Representatives

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