How did Caesar Augustus (Octavian) transform the Roman Republic into an Empire?

Question

How did he accomplish this and become so successful at the same time?

Answer 1

Again with the classroom situation....what's up with this?

Answer 2

At first, he did it by pretending the Empire was still a Republic. He was careful to observe the forms of the Republic, and to treat the Senate as if it still held real power. At the same time, he quietly weeded out any real opposition. He also assured that the legions remained loyal to him, and that other political rivals did not have the opportunities to do what his great Uncle Julius Caesar had done. namely, to establish a military reputation and win the loyalty of his legions. Instead, the important fighting was led by his relatives by blood or marriage, thus assuring all fame stayed 'in the family". He also made sure the commoners came to accept the rule of an emperor. Traditionally Romans had loathed the idea of a king. It was something bred into them since the early days of the Republic. But by avoiding the title of king, by assuring steady food supplies, providing games, and even by raising Julius Caesar to the status of a god, he helped bind the people to the Empire. After all, as the adopted son of a god, that made him a demigod. Much as Hercules and other great Greek heroes had been demigods, he could make the same claim. This made accepting his rule easier. Time did the rest. After a couple of generations had been born under his rule, or lived most of their lives under it, few people felt a strong desire for change. So the Republic died without even a whimper, as people accepted imperial rule for the power and prestige Rome enjoyed.

Answer 3

Octavian did not transform the republic into an empire. His adopted father, Julius Cesar did. At this time Rome was in turmoil. The people just wanted a stable ruler. In my opinion Octavian was born into the right place, at the right time. By restraining himself from declaring war too much, he ushered in prosperity for Rome. Although, I agree. You really should read your history textbook.

Answer 4

Caesar Augustus - Academic Kids
... Caesar Octavianus after Caesar adopted Octavian as his son and heir before ... Rome under one man by reforming the...
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Roman Empire/reorganization - Wikipedia,...
... further, Octavian officially proclaimed that he had saved the Roman Republic and ... Further information: Julius...
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Royalty.nu - The Roman Empire - Augustus...
... account of the life of Octavian, the shy, scholarly youth who became Caesar Augustus. ... power-seeking as the Roman...
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Answer 5

Try reading your history book instead of asking people to do your homework for you. You might actually LEARN something.
I don't mean to be mean, but come on, this isn't math. Surely you know how to read.

Answer 6

Again, this is just right off the top of my head:


"He conquered stuff?"