augustan age

augustan

age

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Caesar

• Caesar was an emeror that ruled rome from46B.C to 44B.C

• 55B.C Caesar conquered Gaul however didn't intend in doing so, he was aiming for Romania due to it being rich in metals.

• He destroyed the enemy's bridge at Geneva to stop advancements and brought his troops to attack

• 49B.C he crossed the rubicon with his army, this caused a civil war which then ended the roman republic which later caused him to become dictator.

• A year later he defeats his rival pompey in a battle with less than half the amount of men. This later proved Caesar as a perfect leader.

• 44B.C Caesar is assasinated

lets begin from the start

after Caesar's death

after Caesar's death

• 27B.C After the battle where he showed great leadership he became emperor and was the first to become emperor following the republic

• 16B.C-A.D 9 Augustus started a campaign to expand the territory towards Germany

• A.D 14 augustus died from natural causes

• 42B.C the battle of philippi which consisted of the army of Mark Antony fighting against Octavius's army.

• 31B.C the battle of Actium. Octavius won against Mark Antony and Cleopatra

Change in politics

The Influence

Augustus influenced many things regarding the political actions in Rome he did this by:

• Appealing to the citizens telling them he had a modest life .

• He recognized the roman life throughout the country which didnt happen much with past emperors.

• He preached stability in culture and renewed religious practices.

• He put in place taxes and with the money that he collected he upgraded the roads

the influence architecture

Augustus influenced many things one of which: Architecture. While he ruled agustus brought forth the classical style which was influenced by Greeks. He also brought forth the usage of marble and concrete when it comes to buldings and sculptures.

THE INFLUENCEpropaganda

One of Augustus's strategies was to target art and architecture.

He also showed that if soldiers did well in battle they would have a sacred destiny.

He used god as a sign that they were doing the right thing under his rule.

He used literature for the upperclass in order to apply power and maintain peace and prosperity.

in conclusion

The End

Augustus had a huge impact on the Roman empire and changed aspects of life for the Romans

He was regarded as on if the best roman emperors ever and made a huge difference in the architeciture, propaganda and politics