Augustus

Augustus Caesar - Item #400

The scupture in this source is an idealized version of Augustus and gives insight as to how his people saw him. He made a large impact by instilling economic and social changes and becoming a hero for his community.

Gold aureus of Augustus

I selected this source because it is evidence of the economic reforms Augustus made during his reign, such as the Roman currency.

The Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World

I choose this source because it is an accurate respresentation of the trading routes in Ancient Rome, which were a big part of the economy and culture during this time.

Digital Augustan Rome

I choose this source because it shows the impact Augustus had on the infastructure of Rome. He was named after many of the bulidings and temples present on this website, and was involved in building others.

Rome: Echos of Imperial Glory

I choose this source because it gave a good overview of Ancient Rome as a whole. This helped me compare Augusts' reign to others before and after him.

Augustus Becomes the First Roman Emperor

I choose this source because it provided specfic detail about Augustus' ancestry and how he became the first emperor of Ancient Rome. 

In conclusion all of my sources support my thesis because they each convey the legacy Augustus left on Ancient Rome. Augustus made reforms in many aspects of his community and was truly loved and adored by his people. This is displayed through the buildings, temples, and coins made in his honor. His was able to effectively restore the government of Rome and expand the Roman Empire. For all of these reasons and more, I believe Augustus was the most important and powerful ruler of Ancient Rome.

Augustus