Caesar Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the first Roman emperor; he reigned from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.

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00:03:46 - Name
00:05:46 - Early life

Rise to power

00:09:05 - Heir to Caesar
00:12:18 - Growing tensions
00:13:53 - First conflict with Antony

Second Triumvirate

00:16:54 - Proscriptions
00:19:22 - Battle of Philippi and division of territory
00:21:44 - Rebellion and marriage alliances
00:25:30 - War with Sextus Pompeius
00:29:00 - War with Antony and Cleopatra
00:33:30 - Sole ruler of Rome
00:34:42 - First settlement
00:38:38 - Change to Augustus
00:40:55 - Second settlement
00:47:33 - Additional powers
00:51:57 - Conspiracy
00:55:16 - Stability and staying power
00:56:31 - War and expansion
01:02:37 - Death and succession
01:10:47 - Legacy
01:23:09 - Revenue reforms
01:25:38 - Month of August
01:26:28 - Creation of "Italia"
01:26:48 - Building projects
01:29:55 - Residences
01:30:47 - Physical appearance and official images

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