jan 4, 27 BC - Augustus Caesar

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§ First elected consul
§ In position to seize full power
§ “Restores the Republic”
§ Becomes clear he holds most of the
wealth and power”
§ Princeps – first citizen
§ Given sole “imperium” first of Rome –
absolute power
§ Becomes first “official” emperor
§ Also is the son of a god (Caesar is
deified)
§ Death – ushers in Pax Romana
§ 27 BCE – 180 CE
§ Britain to Persia
§ Entire Mediterranean
§ Functioning system of governance

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