The Importance of the Reign of Cesaer Agustus

Gaius Octavius was not the most likely person to become the next ruler of Rome, in fact, when he became ruler he was only an eighteen year old boy, who did not even look like the to be ruler of Rome. However, he proved his importance to Rome by doing many things that helped benefit Rome.


Cesar Augustus was able to restore peace to Rome after years of many civil wars. Rome was cast into war because of the assassination of Julius Cesar, the former ruler of Rome. This happened while Octavian, later named Cesar Augustus was severing in another area. When he returned he discovered that, as Cesar's heir, he would take his place as ruler of Rome.


Cesar Augustus Turned Rome from a Republic to an Empire, in 27BC. He spent money trying to make Rome into a glorious city, and is thought to have built the Coliseum. This ruler had many great things built during his time.


Cesar Augustus also built public baths and supplied Rome with aqueducts, giving Rome the supply of water . Augustus soon made the Romans worship him as if he was a god, a mortal, not a man of Earth. Finally, in 14AD, Cesar Augustus died.


Gaius Octavius was not the most likely person to become the next ruler of Rome. He certainly did not have the look of a mighty ruler, but he would prove himself as one of Rome's most important.