How Caesar Augustus Wanted to be Remembered: Roman Republic Analysis

This report explores the legacy of Caesar Augustus within the context of the Roman Republic, focusing on how he wished to be remembered by future generations. It examines his military successes, including victories against foes and expansion of the empire, as well as his role in establishing the Pax Romana. The report delves into Augustus's personality, his political strategies, and his influence on various aspects of Roman life, such as law, religion, and infrastructure. It analyzes the significance of the bronze pillars inscribed with his accomplishments, highlighting his desire to be seen as a servant of the state and a builder of peace and prosperity. Furthermore, the report discusses Augustus's consolidation of power, his reforms, and his impact on the development of the Roman Empire. The conclusion emphasizes the lasting impact of Augustus's rule and his contributions to the Roman Republic.

Roman Republic

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Prompt: At the end of his life, Caesar Augustus had all of his accomplishments inscribed on
two bronze pillars in front of his tomb. How did he want future generations of Roman citizens
to remember him?.......................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION
The Roman Republic was an era of classical civilisation that is led by Roman people as in
beginning with overthrow of Roman Kingdom. It is traditionally started in 509 BC and ends at
27 BC as with the parallel development of Roman Empire. Roman Republic describe about
certain period of a city-state in Rome that is existed as republican government and reflects the
most ancient instance of democratic representation in World. The report below consist of time
period of Caesar Augustus and the way he want to make change in future generation and a
prospect under which he get reminded.
MAIN BODY
Prompt: At the end of his life, Caesar Augustus had all of his accomplishments inscribed on two
bronze pillars in front of his tomb. How did he want future generations of Roman citizens
to remember him?
Personality characterisation of Caesar Augustus
Caesar Augustus is a successful leader in military and takes part in civil wars against foes
as Marc Antony and foreign foes. He is the first emperor of Rome and he never took that
decision by its own and only looking forwards to maintain outward forms. He had develop
Republican rule while making sustained control about that he has real power in his hand and
make respondent changes accordingly. In the period of his reign, he has restored prosperity and
peace that changes each and every aspect of Roman life. He is acclaimed as a hero in Rome as he
has certain set of efficiency, skills, cleverness that assist to secured a position of emperor of
Rome. He has developed laws in order to encourage stability in marital life and renew different
practices for religion. He was the glory for Roman citizen and always claim to be frugal and
modest in his complete life. He has developed an institution of taxation system and census as
well through which road networks in Roman. He had also established postal services under
which fire brigade and police force postal is developed for the welfare of public and country
both.
Cleopatra, love and death
He had expand his empire at the end of civil wars and it is as of part of Spain, different
areas in central Europe, annexing Egypt and in Middle East as well so that enormous growth is
fostered within trading network. He induced flourished innovation and incorporation within
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diverse culture that is conquered the empire. It has claimed tyranny by preserving republic
institution and consider Senate (The bloody rise of Augustus, 2020.). He has exercised his Veto
Powers and the only source is as from army. Cleopatra is a synonym of intrigue and beauty as
the ambition of Caesar Augustus has beguiled the most powerful man of Rome. Augustus initiate
tranquil era that is also known as Pax Romana and then land of Roman become docile provinces
in order to subject of devastation.
Guide of Caesar Augustus
At the younger stage of Caesar Augustus he has an ambition of money and name thus he
has started dreamt of being a former soldier. His father Mark Antony has tried to rally on same
people and doesn't take his rival seriously. In 15 March 44 BC Julius Caesar is murdered and
Augustus receive that information while getting military training and after a period of time he
emerge to nominate as principle heir. Furthermore, Augustus defeat fleet of Sextus Pompey and
battle of Actium to fought off coast of Greece.
Power gaining of Caesar Augustus
Mark Antony takes charge in Rome's provinces and also allies at Philippi as after the
clash in eastern Mediterranean. Thus Augustus be in Italy as well and carried all its task to
provide a promise to farms and get reward as a loyal soldier. He got blamed about the
confiscations that is exhausted by civil war as in desperate of stability. As per death of Antony
Caesar Augustus doesn't face any serious rivalry as he take care to monopolise military forces
and there is no danger appears. The Romans are only desperate about hoped simply and peace so
as to enhance its ability of live that doesn't consist of proscription and confiscations.
The glory of Caesar Augustus
Caesar Augustus has developed peace over Rome by boasting victory over foreign rules
and people that more often added up to new territory of empire. He has always presented himself
as greatest servant and defeat external enemies in relation to provide better and clear services.
When Caesar Augustus gain power than he realise to find different way to secure higher position
so that he could easily influence others.
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CONCLUSION
It has been concluded from above report that Roman Republic is an era that is developed
with the collective effort of Caesar Augustus. He has accomplish different pillars in Rome that is
actually the biggest strength to spread positivity among public and future generation also accept
those rules.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Jewell, E., 2019. (Re) moving the Masses: Colonisation as Domestic Displacement in the Roman
Republic. Humanities. 8(2). p.66.
McConnell, J.R. and et. al., 2020. Extreme climate after massive eruption of Alaska’s Okmok
volcano in 43 BCE and effects on the late Roman Republic and Ptolemaic Kingdom.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 117(27). pp.15443-15449.
Sear, F., 2020. Roman architecture. Routledge.
ONLINE
The bloody rise of Augustus, 2020. Online Available Through:
<https://www.historyextra.com/period/roman/the-bloody-rise-of-augustus/>
Who was Augustus Caesarm, 2020. Online Available Through:
<https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/people/reference/augustus-caesar/>
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