AugustusCaesar


 * Augustus Caesar **
 * Augustus Caesar took power in 31 B.C. He was called precepts, or first among equals. He gave citizenship to all male Italians resettled soldiers throughout the Empire to spread Roman language & culture, sponsored many buildings & art projects. Augustus was born in 63 B.C. (before-Christ) His original name was Octavian but changed it to Augustus Caesar. He ruled **** Rome **** for 41 years though he did not call himself an emperor. He built massive roads & bridges, government buildings, & huge public baths. Also many Romans deified Augustus after his death. Thus means they worshipped him as a god. To Measures to earn the loyalty of the Roman Army and Augustus wanted the people to like him not despise him so if they were feared by Augustus, they would not turn on him if there was ever a war or a need Augustus wanted. **