Augustus: Founder of the Roman Empire

This documentary profiles Augustus, the first Roman emperor and founder of an imperial dynasty that shaped the ancient world. It traces his path from Julius Caesar's heir to the sole ruler who transformed the Roman Republic into an empire. It examines the cunning, ambition and reforms behind his long reign. It is an absorbing biography for anyone drawn to ancient Rome and the men who ruled it. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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