To speak of emperors of Rome supposes to think, in the first place, of July Cease. And secondly, almost always, Nero. However, today in Superhistory we are going to ponder the figure of another relevant figure of the glorious empire. The rise of Augustus: first emperor of rome.
The Rise of Augustus: First Emperor of Rome
The rise of Augustus: first emperor of rome it was not easy. He had to face his own family, after doing it with his enemies. However, to understand the rise of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, we must first know his origins.
Who had been Caesar Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, until he earned that title? Well a young man from a well-positioned familyin which the relevant kinship came from mother, great-niece of Julius Caesar.
In fact, Julius Caesar himself adopted it when he was only 18 years oldseeing his ability to politics and battle. Not only did he adopt him, he named him heir, something that raised blisters in the surroundings of Julius Caesar.
as a military, commanded several successful campaigns in Hispania. Precisely in one of them, she learned of the death of Julius Caesar, a year after his adoption. It was on his return to Rome that he found out that Antony and Lepidus had partitioned their territory.
In the year 44 a. C., after the murder of Julius Caesar (who had just proclaimed himself perpetual dictator of Rome), his heirs and detractors fought to fill the power vacuum that he had left.
After some serious disputes, Mark Antony, August (adoptive son and maximum heir of Julius Caesar), Y Marcus Aemilius Lepidusresolved to share power by forming what was called the Second Triumvirate of Roman Emperors. After a while, Mark Antony Y Octavian they marched to Philippi to face the forces of traitors Rough Y Cassius; triumphant, they returned full of Glory and shared the territory of Rome. Marco Antonio was consolidated in the East and his colleague did the same in the West.
Lepidus, who during this time had stayed in Romegained control of the provinces of the Africa and Hispania; a much smaller portion. Jealous, he tried to occupy Sicily after a campaign together Octavian to defeat Sixth Pompeyan opposition general still operating in the Mediterranean. the troops of I askHowever, they soon abandoned him, nor did he surrender to Octavianwho spared his life but kept all of his territories, expelling him from the Triumvirate.
In Egypt, Mark Antony had an open affair with the queen Cleopatradespite being married to Octavia the Lesssister of August. This relationship managed to revive the conflicts between the two, and the son of the Cease used it as propaganda to discredit Mark Antonywith such success that the Senate revoked his consul powers and declared war on Cleopatra in 32 BC
The victories were not long in coming. Augustand after a final battle in the Gulf of Ambrasia, Mark Antony Y Cleopatra fled to Alexandria, where after being besieged, they committed suicide. Egypt became a Roman province, giving Caesar Augustus full control of the Mediterranean.
Octavian now enjoyed undisputed supremacy. Some time later he would be recognized as Cease Augustus: the first Emperor of Rome
In fact, it was on his return to Rome when Caesar Augustus decided to change the way of governing. of the known republic went to a empire in which power was divided into two groups:
doWhat did this change mean?? Among other things, to renew his title of consul, but also give himself more titles to multiply its power. The evolution of the titles of Caesar Augustus is noteworthy:
- Princes Senatus
- augustus
- Imperator Proconsulare
- Life Tribute
- Consul for Life
- Prefect of Customs
- great pontiff
- father of the country
Yes indeed, he had the detail of not allowing his deification in life. Now, he forced all Romans, who were millions, to establish the cult of the emperor.
Leaving aside its megalomaniac version, Caesar Augustus worked hard and very well for Rome throughout the empire. His are numerous advances that are still applied even today:
- The economy improved of the entire Roman empire, maintaining the balance even with the number of territories that made it up
- Wear stability to an empire that I never had
- He reformed the institutions creating the Council of the Princeleaving people they trust in charge of certain territories.
- divided the provinces in two types:
- senatorial – They were governed by someone appointed by the Senate
- Imperials – They were ruled by the emperor
- Reorganized the tax system, shifting economic favors to the equestrian order and not to the aristocracy of the Senate. In addition, he established a direct management of the treasury, less aggressive with the citizens.
- Protected the borders from possible attacks, with special emphasis on the Parthians and the Germans. Meanwhile, the empire continued to grow in the eastern area.
- appointed to Tiberius as successor his, because he did not have children
Caesar Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, would die in August of the year 14, leaving a legacy and a mark, at the height of his figure. In fact, Tiberius inherited the throne without much trouble and his first measure was to divinize Caesar Augustus. Augustus was determined to be the title used with successive emperors. So it was.
His mortal remains were taken to Rome where was cremated on the Champ de Mars.