Why was Caesar Augustus important?

Answer 1

Augustus was important in several ways. When he came into power he changed the government from a republic to a principate. He tried to reestablish the family and patriotic values that the Romans honored. He rebuilt almost the entire city of Rome including its infrastructure. Literature flourished under his rule and he established the period of peace and prosperity we call the Pax Romana.

Answer 2

Caesar Augustus, formerly known as Octavian, became an important figure in ancient Roman history. The first major accomplishment was vital to this importance. He and his allies won a long and bloody civil war which placed the empire in a rather chaotic situation. By defeating his rival Mark Antony and Cleopatra, the civil war was ended. The peace among Romans was restored and prosperity and an orderly system of government was created.