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Augustus reformed the administration of Rome’s provinces, creating a more efficient and centralized system of governance.[([[https:// | Augustus reformed the administration of Rome’s provinces, creating a more efficient and centralized system of governance.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Religious Reforms ===== | ||
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+ | He revived traditional Roman religious practices and rebuilt numerous temples.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Military Achievements ===== | ||
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+ | Augustus expanded the Roman Empire, securing its borders and establishing new provinces in Spain, Gaul, and the Balkans.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Golden Age of Latin Literature ===== | ||
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+ | His reign is often referred to as the " | ||
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+ | ===== Augustan Peace ===== | ||
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+ | The "Pax Augusta," | ||
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+ | ===== Successor’s Reluctance ===== | ||
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+ | Tiberius, his successor, was reportedly reluctant to take on the role of emperor, preferring a more private life.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Senatorial Class ===== | ||
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+ | Augustus elevated the senatorial class and filled its ranks with loyal supporters to secure his position.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Iconography ===== | ||
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+ | Augustus was often depicted in military attire or in the guise of a god, emphasizing his role as Rome’s protector.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Augustales ===== | ||
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+ | He created a new priesthood, the Augustales, dedicated to the worship of his divine spirit.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Posthumous Honors ===== | ||
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+ | Augustus’ birthday, September 23, was celebrated annually as a national holiday throughout the empire.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Literary Censorship ===== | ||
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+ | While promoting literature, Augustus also imposed censorship, exiling poets like Ovid for works he considered immoral or subversive.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Military Diplomacy ===== | ||
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+ | Augustus often preferred diplomacy over direct military conquest, securing peace treaties with Parthia and other neighboring powers.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Augustus Prima Porta ===== | ||
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+ | One of the most famous statues of Augustus, the Augustus of Prima Porta, shows him as an idealized, youthful ruler, symbolizing his authority and divine favor.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Julio-Claudian Dynasty ===== | ||
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+ | Augustus founded the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which ruled Rome for nearly a century.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Death ===== | ||
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+ | Augustus died on August 19, 14 CE, in Nola, near Naples, after ruling for 41 years, making him one of the longest-reigning Roman emperors.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Famous Last Words ===== | ||
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+ | His reported last words were, "I found Rome of clay; I leave it to you of marble," |