Octavian Becomes Emperor (jan 30, 40 BC – mar 22, 27 BC)
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After the battle of Philippi, Octavian returned to Italy, Antony went east to fight Rome's enemies.
Antony behavior led to civil war in Rome. Antony sailed out to meet it and two forces met just west of Greece in the battle of actinium
Octavian then became Rome's sole ruler. Over the next few years he gained nearly limitless power.
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