History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective

Augustus—Creator of the Roman Empire (1x29)

Air date: Jan 01, 2011

With Julius Caesar dead, who would seize power? Trace the struggle that involved the Brutus-led "liberators" who claimed a goal of restoring the republic; Caesar's lieutenant, Marc Antony; and a surprise third candidate—Caesar's 18-year-old nephew, Octavian, named his heir in Caesar's will.