The History of Rome - 052- Caesar Augustus
The Senate bestowed upon Octavian the title Caesar Augustus during the constitutional settlement of 27 BC. Four years later Augustus and the Senate altered their power sharing agreement.
The History of Rome - 051- Actium
On Sept 2, 31 BC Octavian defeated Antony at the Battle of Actium.
Antony and Cleopatra fled back to Alexandria where they committed
suicide the next year, following Octavian's invasion of Egypt.
The History of Rome - 050- The Donations of Alexandria
After Antony failed to conquer Parthia, the Triumvirate partnership broke down, leading to a declaration of war.
The History of Rome - 049- Apollo and Dionysus
After winning the Battle of Philippi Antony and Octavian divided the
empire into two halves. Antony took control of the east where he formed
an alliance with Cleopatra, while Octavian commanded the west.
The History of Rome - 048- The Second Triumvirate
In 43 BC Marc Antony, Octavian and Marcus Lepidus formed the Second Triumvirate. After initiating proscriptions to raise funds and purge their enemies, the Triumvirs headed east, where they defeated Brutus and Cassius at Philippi.
The History of Rome - 047- Octavius-Octavian
Caesar posthumously adopted his great nephew Gaius Octavius and the
19-year-old was thrust into the center of Roman politics. In the months
following the assassination Octavian and Mark Antony vied for the
support of the legions.
The History of Rome - 046- Sic Semper Tyrannis
In the last months of his life, rumors swirled about Caesar's
monarchical ambitions. On the Ides of March 44 BC, a group of Senators
put the issue to rest by assassinating Caesar during a session of the
Senate.
The History of Rome - 045- The End of the War
Caesar took the overland route back from Egypt back to Rome and along
the way pacified what little resistance he came across. After a brief
stay in Italy he sailed for North Africa where he defeated the
regrouped Republican army. Having emerged from the Civil War triumphant
he returned to Rome and began his ambitious reform programs.
The History of Rome - 044- Caesar Triumphant
Following a setback at Dyrrachium, Caesar decisively won the Battle of
Pharsalus in 48 BC. After defeating Pompey, Caesar sailed for
Alexandria, where settled a civil war by placing Cleopatra on the
throne.
The History of Rome - 043- Insert Well Known Idiom Here
In 49 BC Caesar led a single legion across the Rubicon River, sparking
a civil war that would lead to the death of the Roman Republic.