Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c.62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that ...
What’s more, the empire started through violence and depended ... while Nerva "adopted" Trajan to ensure a smooth succession. With the Imperial throne offering such enormous power, and the ...