Similarities Between Augustus And Alexander The Great
Augustus Vs. Alexander the Great
There are many ways in how a ruler or “emperor” manages an empire. In the past there have been many leaders each with different styles of ruling, yet have some similarities. An example of this is Augustus and Alexander the Great. Both achieved many things but obtained them in different ways.
Augustus formerly known as Octavian was a military dictator and a very ruthless ruler.
He was Julius Caesar’s grandnephew who united with Marc Antony to kill the people responsible for Julius Caesar’s death but in the end they got into an argument and Marc Antony ended up dead. His death leads to Octavius getting control of the Roman empire. He was considered the emperor but never claimed that title which shows he isn’t a stuck up man. Octavius then changed his name to Augustus and created a new government. He also created laws for people who weren’t citizens. His way of ruling was republic institutions, taking control of the army, and beautifying Rome. He did a good job during his time as emperor as he doubled the size of the terrains of Rome. Also during his time as emperor the state of piece called Pax Romana commenced.
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If Julius Caesar hadn’t died, he wouldn’t have come into power. Likewise, Alexander the Great came into power after Philip II died. Both where extremely smart, young, and conquered lots of land such as, Augustus conquering the central and maritime Alps and Balkan peninsula all the way to the Danube river. Alexander the Great conquered many land considered the “civilized world “at the time. Alexander and Augustus were said to be good emperors from the past but after Alexanders death his empire completely fell apart unlike Augustus’ empire was still strong after his death. Also Augustus empire was successful because of the form of government they had. Alexander the Great’s empire was good because alexander had great leading
There are many ways in how a ruler or “emperor” manages an empire. In the past there have been many leaders each with different styles of ruling, yet have some similarities. An example of this is Augustus and Alexander the Great. Both achieved many things but obtained them in different ways.
Augustus formerly known as Octavian was a military dictator and a very ruthless ruler.
He was Julius Caesar’s grandnephew who united with Marc Antony to kill the people responsible for Julius Caesar’s death but in the end they got into an argument and Marc Antony ended up dead. His death leads to Octavius getting control of the Roman empire. He was considered the emperor but never claimed that title which shows he isn’t a stuck up man. Octavius then changed his name to Augustus and created a new government. He also created laws for people who weren’t citizens. His way of ruling was republic institutions, taking control of the army, and beautifying Rome. He did a good job during his time as emperor as he doubled the size of the terrains of Rome. Also during his time as emperor the state of piece called Pax Romana commenced.
Alexander …show more content…
If Julius Caesar hadn’t died, he wouldn’t have come into power. Likewise, Alexander the Great came into power after Philip II died. Both where extremely smart, young, and conquered lots of land such as, Augustus conquering the central and maritime Alps and Balkan peninsula all the way to the Danube river. Alexander the Great conquered many land considered the “civilized world “at the time. Alexander and Augustus were said to be good emperors from the past but after Alexanders death his empire completely fell apart unlike Augustus’ empire was still strong after his death. Also Augustus empire was successful because of the form of government they had. Alexander the Great’s empire was good because alexander had great leading