Roman Emperor Augustus tells his story and his experience with Jerusalem and Judea |
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Read more on our blog at: https://www.historicalconquest.com/blog Greetings, seekers of knowledge. I am Augustus, once known as Octavian, the architect of a new era. My tale unfolds in the wake of Julius Caesar's demise, a time when Rome stood at the crossroads of chaos and destiny. Upon Caesar's assassination, I, his adopted son, found myself entwined in the intricate dance of power. Marc Antony, a man of charisma and ambition, emerged as both ally and rival. Together, we sought vengeance for Caesar, crushing his murderers in the fiery tempest of Philippi (42 BCE). Yet, the bonds of friendship frayed, replaced by the specter of rivalry. The captivating Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, drew Antony into her grasp. The tides of history shifted as the Roman Empire stood divided. In 31 BCE, the Battle of Actium echoed through the Mediterranean waves. Antony and Cleopatra faced off against my forces. Destiny favored the legions of Rome, and the lovers met their tragic end. Egypt knelt, and I stood as the undisputed master of Rome. Now, let us turn our gaze to the east, to the storied land of Judea. Under my rule, this distant realm witnessed a time of relative peace, the Pax Romana. The birth of a child in Bethlehem marked not just the beginning of a new faith but a thread woven into the grand tapestry of history. The winds of time carried my reign, an era that would be remembered as the Augustan Age. In the twilight of my life, I reflect upon the intricate interplay of ambition, loyalty, and the enduring legacy of Rome. May these words resonate with those who seek the wisdom embedded in the annals of time. Visit us at: https://www.historicalconquest.com/marketplace Helping Build Futures, Zack Edwards President and Creator of Historical Conquest Website: http://www.HistoricalConquest.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoricalConquest/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwMESbGwG5OqQrjoq6pCSpQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Histcon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historicalconquest/ #historicalconquest #history #historical #unitedstates # #women #Christmas #womenhistory #Jerusalem #Judea #Christmas #Christ #Jesus #Egypt #Rome #roman |