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Overview of the History of Augustus Caesar

Augustus is very possibly the single most important person in all of Roman history. During his very long and fantastic career, he provided many answers for the major problems of the Republic and his solutions for Roman government remained solid for another three centuries. His system was called the "Principate," and although it had its problems, it...

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Background of the History of Augustus Caesar

Julius Caesar. "Beware the ides of March," was what the fortune teller had whispered in Julius Caesar's ear. "I have seen many warnings of danger in your future." But Caesar, confident of his power in early 44 B.C., simply went on about his business. He was even bold enough to dismiss his bodyguards. However, March 15, referred to in the Roman cale...

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Introduction to the History of Augustus Caesar

BKA 102 - Augustus. This Bible Knowledge Accelerator program contains a very brief overview of the life and history of the emperor Augustus. You can download more detailed studies concerning various topics by visiting Bible History Online....

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Map of Imperial Rome at the Time of Augustus

Sites and places in the city of Rome at the time of Augustus....

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Map of the Roman Empire under Augustus

Map of the Roman Empire in 14 AD....

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The Pax Romana under Augustus

The Pax Romana Augustus's reign marked the beginning of a remarkable period in Rome's history. For more than 200 years, the vast Roman Empire was united and, for the most part, peaceful. This period from 27 B.C. to 180 A.D. is called the Pax Romana, or "Peace of Rome." Augustus Caesar died at Nola in Campania, in his 76th year, in 14 A.D. Afte...

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The Provinces of the Roman Empire under Augustus

The Roman Empire beyond Italy was divided into about 40 provinces, or territories. Each province had its own governor, who was appointed by the emperor or named by the Senate. The governors' work mainly included keeping order and collecting taxes. Augustus and the emperors who followed him expanded the empire by conquering new territories. By th...

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Improved City Life under Augustus

Augustus’ famous saying was, "I found Rome built of sun-dried bricks. I leave her covered in marble." During the long period (41 years) that he ruled, Augustus built or restored 82 temples. Most of them were dressed in the smooth marble from the quarries that were just discovered north of Rome. Augustus also worked hard to improve city life in R...

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Emperor Vitellius and His Place in the Time of the New Testament

In the unfolding history of the Roman Empire—under whose vast dominion the events of the New Testament took place—there arose many rulers, each leaving their mark upon the course of God’s providential plan. Among these was Aulus Vitellius, who briefly bore the imperial crown in the year of our Lord 69 AD, a time of great turmoil and unrest within t...

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Augustus Caesar on Bible History Online

Augustus Caesar - Introduction , Overview , Background , His Adoption , Octavian , The First Triumvirate , The Second Triumvirate , Augustus Caesar , The Principate , His Empire , His Death , Dictionaries , Encyclopedias , Scriptures , Maps and Images , Timeline , Ancient Texts , Index , Conclusion ,...

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