Octavian's political savvy and ability to manipulate public perception allowed him to defeat rivals like Mark Antony, portraying them as threats to Rome.

Octavian's modest lifestyle and respect for the Senate helped him maintain power without appearing as a tyrant, contrasting with Caesar's arrogance.

Augustus, as the first emperor of Rome, established a political system that would influence countless later empires and shape global history. He oversees the transition from the Roman Republic to the Empire, setting a template that future emperors follow for the next 500 to 1500 years, as they all aspire to be like him, adopting his titles such as 'Caesar Augustus' and 'Imperator'.

Augustus consolidates power by establishing a political system that appears to maintain the Republic's structure, but in reality, he controls everything behind the scenes, effectively functioning as a king.

Augustus's political savvy and manipulation of image and propaganda were key to his influence, even if he wasn't necessarily a great human being.

Augustus becomes the paradigm of a good ruler, embodying the idea of an absolute ruler who does good things, such as building public works, which influences rulers for centuries.

Augustus frames his rise to power as a refounding of the Roman Republic, skillfully using propaganda to present himself as a defender of liberty rather than a king.

Augustus is seen as a model for rulers throughout history, representing both a positive and negative legacy, as many aspire to emulate his power and success, similar to how Alexander the Great is viewed.

Octavian used coins as a propaganda tool to discredit his political opponent, Mark Anthony, by printing slogans that portrayed him as no longer a true Roman.