One of these was led by his great-uncle, Julius Caesar. Then Augustus got a lucky break. In 46 BC, Caesar won the civil war and was named dictator of Rome. To secure his position, he needed an heir.

Early in his reign, Halley’s Comet passed over Rome. Augustus claimed it was the spirit of Julius Caesar entering heaven. If Caesar was a god then, as his heir, Augustus was the son of a god and ...

Roman proconsul Julius Caesar conducts a series of military campaigns ... In the event, he was succeeded by his adopted son, Octavian, who consolidated the drift toward authoritarian leadership ...

Julius Caesar's popularity soars when he returns ... and war is waged against them with Caesar's adopted son, Octavius in charge. Cassius is justifiably killed in battle and Brutus commits suicide ...

loyalty and the fear of tyranny—Julius Caesar. Winner of one Academy Award and nominated for four, including "Best Actor" (for Brando) and "Best Picture." ...

Octavian the first emperor of Rome who was granted the title Augustus meaning the illustrious one How did this man become the heir of Julius Caesar who had died in the middle of his career This ...