Julius Caesar's legacy lived on in the reign of Octavian from "summary" of History of Julius Caesar by Napoleon III (Emperor of the French)
The influence of Julius Caesar did not vanish with his death. Instead, it continued to shape the course of Roman history in the reign of Octavian. Octavian, who later became known as Augustus, was Caesar's adopted son and heir. He saw himself as the rightful heir to Caesar's legacy and sought to carry on his work. Under Octavian's rule, Rome experienced a period of relative peace and stability known as the Pax Romana. This era marked a significant departure from the civil wars and political turmoil that had plagued the Roman Republic in the years leading up to Caesar's assassination. Octavian sought to consolidate his power and establish a new political order that would prevent the chaos and violence that had characterized the late Republic. One of the key ways in whic...
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