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THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN PROPHECY. W. E. VINE, M.A.
"Regarded as an historical manual it is of no little value, and the author's summaries of the rise and progress of Rome are quite masterly in their way."
—Glasgow Citizen.
CÆSAR AUGUSTUS, first Roman Emperor, born 63 B.C. Grand-nephew and heir of Julius Cæsar Octavianus. Obtained supreme power over Roman dominions by victory over Anthony at Actium, 31 B.C. Proclaimed Emperor, 27 B.C., by the Roman Senate, which conferred on him the title Augustus. Died 19th August, A.D. 14, in his 76th year.