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Augustus: The Founder Of The Roman Empire

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Augustus was born on September,23 63 BC. He died on August,19 14 AD. Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor. He ruled from 27 BC all the way up to his death.The reign of Augustus started an era of peace known as the Pax Romana or (The Roman Peace). Despite all the wars of imperial expansion on the Empire's frontiers and the one year long civil war. The roman world was mostly free for over two centuries. The 17 year-old Octavius was at Apollonia, when the news of Caesar's death arrived. The dead ruler’s allies, including many in the senate, were with Octavian against their powerful rival, Mark Antony. After he defeated Antony’s army he refused to chase Antony because he wanted an uneasy alliance with his rival.
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