Augustus - Founder of the Roman Empire Documentary

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  @PeopleProfiles · 4 years ago (edited) · pinned

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  @Corristo89 · 4 years ago

  Augustus, proof that you should NEVER underestimate the small, quiet guy.

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  @ethanramos4441 · 4 years ago (edited)

  “I found Rome a city of brick and left it a city of marble”<br>Augustus

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  @doublep1980 · 3 years ago (edited)

  Augustus was, foremost a pragmatist. He realized that in order to stay in power, you have to be ruthless against your enemies and generous to your allies. Also, he knew that he was not a talented military commander so he put people in charge who were, like Agrippa and concentraded on the things he was good at, like administration, diplomacy &amp; statesmanship. <br>Mark Anthony was a great military leader, but he had no clue on how to run an Empire, Augustus on the other hand excelled in this.<br>Speaking of Agrippa, that guy deserves his own video, not only a great general &amp; naval commander but also a talented engineer/architect/ geographer. Among other things, Agrippa build roads, aqueducts to supply Rome with fresh water, drew naval maps and even designed the Pantheon. <br>When he died, Augustus had him buried in his own mausoleum, with all honours fitting a Ceasar and mourned him for a month, that shows how much he valued him both as a friend &amp; as his &quot;lieutenant&quot;.<br>Augustus &amp; Agrippa pretty much laid the foundations for the Roman Empire as we know it.

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  @michaelsinger4638 · 4 years ago

  Caesar chose his heir VERY wisely.

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  @liambartlett9653 · 4 years ago

  Am I first......<br>This dude is genuinely one of the most important people in history <br>He had such a life the changes that he brought around shaped European Middle Eastern history for over 500 years

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  @danesovic7585 · 4 years ago

  “Have I played the part well? Then applaud as I exit.“

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  @gregryan3783 · 4 years ago

  He is one of the most fascinating figures in history

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  @ThePrader · 4 years ago

  Agrippa should have his own documentary. After all he was the power behind Augustus. Beyond that, he made naval history with one remark, &quot; A collision at sea can ruin your whole day&quot;.

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  @ErikDayne · 3 years ago

  Octavian proved Caesar’s wisdom in naming him his heir. Caesar left Mark Antony in control of Rome and he failed spectacularly. Caesar knew Antony could never rule the Roman republic if he couldn’t even rule the city of Rome. Meanwhile Octavian showed the right traits for leadership, political cunning, diligence, somber responsibility, etc. To put it simply, Antony wanted power to enjoy the trappings of power, whereas Octavian wanted power to exercise that power.

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  @trajanfidelis · 4 years ago

  The only man who could have rivaled him, was the man who gave Augustus his name.

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  @darcyarzate4602 · 4 years ago (edited)

  I always thought it was interesting to compare Augustus to Alexander. Both the greats of their times but vastly different. Alexander was a conquerer who only ever understood war and reached too far. Whereas Augustus was a better “governor” capable of doing the boring work of reform, politics, and diplomacy while not overextending his empire. Unlike Alexander, Augustus understood that better than anyone to focus on guarding the empire and it’s borders as opposed to further expansion

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