Augustus

while it is said that most of his relatives were buried in cheap tombs Khafre, like his father was supposedly kept mummified in his own private pyramid that was almost as big as his fathers. Augustus Caesar was the first emperor of Rome.…

who played a metaphorical fiddle have all influenced how we live our lives today. This essay will demonstrate each leader’s contribution to their state, the life of their citizens, and the evolution of western civilization. In order to prove that Augustus was the most influential leader between himself, Julius Caesar, and Nero, this essay will emphasize their main ideas as well as link them to the modern-day. Julius Caesar is one of the most recognizable names in history because of his lasting…

The early stories about the rise of Rome were seen through Livy’s eyes, an Italian man from Padua. His stories about Rome was to glorify Rome’s greatness and how it still connects with its past. His stories examine the good and the bad that has occurred in Rome. Livy’s stories made Rome seem like a great place to be at, with all the virtues that they took to hear the most. The virtues that the Romans considered to be important were duty, courage and determination, loyalty, humility. Even though…

one of Augustus’ favorite soldiers, and Julia the Elder, his wife and Emperor Augustus’ only biological child. Much of Agrippina’s early life was spent on the northern border of Rome as Germanicus was on campaign there. Agrippina was born into a high status as the great-granddaughter of Emperor Augustus, who was considered the first Emperor of Rome. Equally as powerful was her descent from Germanicus. Germanicus was arguably one of the greatest Roman generals at that time. Emperor Augustus had…

taken no credit for it because it was all up to the Emperor. The Emperor had a huge influence in military matters and how the armies worked, meaning that it could have changed depending on what they wanted, regardless what others want. For example Augustus one of the Emperors, he changed the numbers and amount of soldiers in the legions. The Emperor had the over-ruling power in the Empire as they were leaders of the Republic. The Imperial family has changed throughout history as…

Augustus' rise to power was a significant event that occurred towards the end of the republic. During his reign, he granted the peace of Rome that ended the 100 years of civil dispute, but it was at a certain price. Augustus' rise to power was a lamentable end to a virtuous republic because of his brutal ways towards treating his citizens and attaining his rank as well as changing the government by making his citizens obey him without question. In document one, it explains when Lucretia…

Roman achievement that affected our world is the aqueducts, an excellent architecture that provided water for the Romans making them feel hydrated throughout their lives. The aqueducts are considered an advance resource that Romans created to show how innovated they are with their technology where it benefited by everyone. According to The Humanistic Tradition Book 1, “Romans bridges and tunnels defied natural barriers, while some eighteen aqueducts brought fresh water to Rome’s major cities.…

and success, others known for their insanity and debauchery. As Augustus never established rules as to dynastic succession, the many emperors varied in personalities, backgrounds, and abilities. Some emperors were known as “good emperors” and many other known only for their madness and cruelty. I would rank Augustus, Hadrian, and Trajan as the best emperors and Caligula, Nero, and Domitian as the worst emperors of Rome. Augustus would be among the best Roman emperors, if not the best.…

mother and father divorced and soon later remarried to Augustus his father’s enemy. Tiberius was very indifferent from people he didn’t enjoy gladiator games and didn’t make an appearance in trying to, while doing that he was becoming popular in the city of Rome and having people widely interested in him. When his mother married Augustus, Tiberius saw an opportunity to be heir to the throne but it wasn’t going to be easy Tiberius wasn’t Augustus favorite son or step son for that matter…

government was a kingdom where Rome was ruled by kings and their blood line. The second was a republic that had a noble class make decisions for everyone else and last there was the roman empire that was led first by Augustus the adopted son of ceaser the recently assassinated man and Augustus goes to take back his stolen country. Rome was founded by kings due to its dominate location and easy to defend enviorment. Italy was romes birth place that is still known today. In 509 B.C romans…