7 Season
242 Episode
HistoryMarche - Season 4 Episode 30 How did Caesar Augustus transform Rome?
Animated history videos. See you on the battlefield!
Rome, foundational to the western world, transitioned from republic to empire thanks to Gaius Octavius, later Emperor Augustus. Born in 63 BC to a senatorial family, his early life was marked by illness and underestimation. Yet, his determination led him to join Caesar, his great-uncle, in military campaigns, despite initial setbacks like shipwrecks. Impressively, his efforts won Caesar's favor, leading to his adoption and inheritance as Caesar's sole heir. This pivotal moment set the stage for Octavius's rise, through battles and political savvy, eventually transforming him into Rome's first emperor and reshaping the Roman state.
- Year: 2024
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary, Animation
- Studio: YouTube, YouTube Premium
- Keyword: battle, world history
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- Cast: David McCallion