The dramatic story of Rome’s first emperor, who plunged into Rome’s violent power struggles at the age of nineteen, proceeded to destroy all rivals, and more than anyone else created the Roman Empire Caesar Augustus’ story, one of the most riveting in Western history, is filled with drama and contradiction, risky gambles and unexpected success. Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus, often remembered simply as Augustus, was the very first Emperor of Rome, and in that he accomplished what his great-uncle, and adoptive father, Julius Caesar, had failed to do. Still, there was plenty to appreciate. Tiberius was neither the first choice of Augustus nor popular with the Roman people. On these pages, you will find the names, regnal dates, and portraits of the emperors of the Roman Empire, with links to more information. The dramatic story of Rome’s first emperor, who plunged into Rome’s violent power struggles at the age of nineteen, proceeded to destroy all rivals, and more than anyone else created the Roman Empire Caesar Augustus’ story, one of the most riveting in Western history, is filled with drama and contradiction, risky gambles and unexpected success. “Make haste slowly.”—Augustus. Augustus held that title until his death in 14 CE. Tiberius, the second emperor of Rome (born 42 BCE, died 37 CE) reigned as Emperor between 14–37 CE. Augustus (also known as Octavian) was the first emperor of ancient Rome. A brief treatment of the Roman Empire follows. Some confusion over mixup of times, in the story. Roman Empire, the ancient empire, centred on the city of Rome, that was established in 27 bce following the demise of the Roman Republic and continuing to the final eclipse of the Empire of the West in the 5th century ce.
[Adrian Keith Goldsworthy] -- This book tells the story of the heir to the murdered Julius Caesar who, as Rome's first emperor, brought peace and stability to the empire and presided over a new system of government. And "The First Emperor", of Rome, deserved to have this film about him. Augustus came to power after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE. Augustus : first emperor of Rome. Glorious colours, good acting by Peter O'Toole and others. In 27 BCE Augustus “restored” the republic of Rome, though he himself retained all real power as the princeps, or “first citizen,” of Rome. Seems co-operation between Italy & Britain worked, overall, very well. Get this from a library!