Octavian defeated Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra VII at Actium and became the undisputed leader of Rome. Through his military power he was able to maintain control of the Rome and gradually establish a monarchy. The Romans hated the term monarchy and Octavian wanted to be considered democratic. Thus he did not create any positions but simply held the powers of the regular magistracies, many at ones and continuously. The Romans, weary from civil war, knew …
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…senate no longer debated nor argued. Under the principate Rome is united and strong. Rome enjoyed peace from civil war and political and economical reforms can be efficiently carried out. Rome's allies benefited from a strong protector and trade flourished. According to Velleius Paterculus law was enforced and Rome was in peace and prosperity. "The peace of Augustus spread into the regions of the rising sun... protect every corner of the world..." AUTHOR: PETER LI