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 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 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.

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.

Charlemagne is crowned by the Pope on Christmas Day in 800 AD as 'Charles Augustus, Emperor of the Romans', reflecting the powerful image of Augustus that persists through history.

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.

The Roman Empire's succession problem was a significant failure of Augustus, who relied on heredity for leadership, leading to a series of incompetent rulers until a shift towards selecting qualified successors emerged.

Jesus was born during the rule of Emperor Augustus, a time when influential political and religious figures coexisted, which is significant in understanding the historical context of early Christianity.

By carefully managing his public image and avoiding the mistakes of his predecessor, Octavian established a political system that would endure for centuries.