What was Augustus best known for?

Augustus, born Gaius Octavius in 63 B.C., was known for bringing peace and stability to the Roman Empire. Although he was heir to his great-uncle's throne, Augustus only became the ruler after thwarting the attempts of Antony and Cleopatra to seize power in the wake of Julius Caesar's death. read more

Caesar Augustus was born Gaius Octavius on September 23, 63 B.C., in Velletri, Italy. Julius Caesar, his great-uncle, took an interest in Augustus. When Julius Caesar was murdered, Augustus discovered that he was Julius's heir to the throne. read more

By the time Julius Caesar became dictator, the old regime was done. The old style of the Republic simply could not manage the affairs of a vast sweeping empire without a nuclear force, holding Rome and the empire together. That is the thing that Augustus will be best known for. read more