AUGUSTUS, THE MAN
AUGUSTUS, THE MAN

Summary/Abstract: Like all the Romans from wealthy families, Augustus benefited from all the necessary conditions for the formation of qualities that would propel him into the political career he followed. Augustus was born into a middle-class family, the equestrian class, his predecessors showing great ambition and gradually evolving into the importance of the magistrates they occupied. From this perspective, Augustus showed himself to be a continuation of the success of his predecessors. Destiny played an important role in shaping the personality of the future emperor. Growing up under the sign of his uncle's greatness, Augustus showed from childhood the qualities necessary for a leader, continuing to perfect his training. Although, physically, the gods did not endow him with a strong organism, self-discipline, energy, ambition, and patience compensated for the shortcomings of physical qualities. The constant contact with his uncle Julius Caesar made Augustus a legendary character, able to draw important conclusions from the mistakes of his predecessors, adaptable, who led Rome into a new era.

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