Before Augustus became emperor there were a series of events that took place leading him to his victory. Julius Caesar, his uncle, sent him to study in Apollonia. After Caesar’s assassination, Augustus was uncertain about accepting his inheritance, but, nonetheless, he did with the purpose of avenging his uncle’s death. At the age of nineteen, he joined the Consulship of Gaius Pansa and Aulus Hirtius in 43 B.C., Augustus, previously known as Octavius, allowed the Senate to use his family name Caesar to gain the confidence of the soldiers and people.

After making a deal with Antony, they both joined forces with Marcus Amemiliu

“Augustus was emperor from 30 B.C. until 14 A.D. since he shaped that world for generation to come, it will be clear why his work was so important” (35). Augustus’s work created the foundation of the Roman government. He revolutionized many aspects of the consul during his reign. Particularly, he modified the laws and customs of Rome. Augustus avoided taking the name of king or dictator and so originated the title of supreme dignity in order to differentiate himself from other rulers. This is an example of one of the changes Augustus brought to Rome. Along with his new title and the growth of the empire came along many responsibilities that Augustus managed to control with the purpose of keeping the people content.

The people that were unhappy with Galba united with the army of Lower Germany and named Aulus Vitellius emperor. When Marcus Salvius Otho heard this news, he was distraught because he anticipated being the next successor. Otho sought the Praetorian Guard and then was declared emperor by an arrangement. The praetorians killed Galba, and now Otho began to gain the confidence of the Senate and Rome. However, the army that supported Vitellius along with the collaboration of other provinces invaded Italy and defeated Otho, who then committed suicide. Therefore, Vitellius received the previously proclaimed title of emperor.

Because of Nero’s treatment towards the people of Rome, Vindex, who was a governor and a representative of the people, wanted him to be replaced by Servius Sulpicius Galba in order to look out for the population’s interest. In order to accomplish his mission Vindex gathered inexperienced troops to form a rebellion against Nero. After a battle with the army commanded by Verginius Rufus, Vindex’s troops were greatly defeated and as result Vindex committed suicide. Following this battle since Nero was dead, the Senate offered Rufus the title of principate. Rufus rejected this offer and it was given to Galba. Galba became unpopular ne

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