Augustus, originally known as Octavian, came to power in 44 BCE, during a time of great political, social and economic instability. Augustus' political, military, monetary, religious and social reforms and decrees, in conjunction with the honours bestowed on him and his manipulation of the Senate, helped consolidate the Roman Empire and end the Republic. In order to combat the myriad of problems plaguing Rome and gain the power necessary to consolidate the empire and end the …showed first 75 words of 2412 total…

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