... suggests that Augustus' success was reliant upon the inheritance. "Octavian and Antony: The Rise of Augustus- by John Porter, explains that Augustus was born with the name Octavius. Augustus immediately took on the name Octavius Caesar, after Caesar's death, making him the only son of Caesar [see note 1]. This enabled Augustus to manipulate Caesar's supporters into following him because they believed he ... died in 14 AD, just short of his seventy-sixth birthday. Notes: 1. "Octavian and Antony: The Rise of Augustus- by John Porter describes Augustus three name changes as: "63-44: *C. Oc...

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... could come towards Rome. Brutus suffers from internal struggles by deciding whether or not to join the conspiracy, and guilt. His external struggles are killing Caesar, and over powering Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus. Brutus has a hard time making the decision to join the conspiracy. He has nothing against Caesar, except for his ambition which may or may not bring bad things ... should be in power of Rome. Antony quickly changes their minds into thinking that he would be a better leader, so now Brutus is faced with yet another challenge - overpowering Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus. Brut...

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... maintained. Due to the fact that he was in office for almost half a century he succeeded in creating a new type of government. 23 September 63 B.C. marks the birth of Gaius Octavius (better known as Octavian). Octavian's father was one of the elite senators of Rome and his mother was Julius Caesar's sister. At the age of four he lost his father ... in November 44 B.C. Recognizing the opportunity, Octavian marched with his army to Rome and obligated the senate to appoint him as the consul. [Zoch, 215] Three months down the road, Octavius was confronted by Marc Antony and Lepidus at Bolog...

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... the passion and love he had for Rome's ex-ruler. However, despite a loving person, he is quite a Backstabber. When Lepidus instantly leaves the room after the conversation with the Antony & Octavius, Antony exposes "This is a slight unmeritable man, Meet to be sent on errands: is it fit" (IV.i.12-13). This action shows that he is a backstabbing man, and ... ...

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... his speech by saying Brutus was wrong for calling Caesar ambitious and that the murder was not justified. It is a great speech and it starts the war between Mark Antony, Octavius, and Brutus, Cassius. It proves Mark Antony's point very clearly to the people, stating that Brutus, Cassius, and all the other conspirators were wrong for what they have done, and ... ...

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