Octavianus And The Clique Struggle At The End Of The Roman Republic

Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is an important member of the second triumvirate at the end of the Roman republic and the first emperor of the Roman empire.The late Roman republic,political forces mutual use of checks and balances,the populares and the optimates fought for the power with each other,and the factional fighting broke out one after another.In 44 BC,after Caesar was stabbed to death,the situation became more chaotic.As Caesar's adopted son and heir,Octavianus,with his own political demands,resolutely participated in the factional struggle during this period.Octavian took advantage of his identity as heir,drew a large number of Caesar's former subordinates and veterans,but also through the realization of Caesar's will to the Roman citizens of the promise of money,won the support of the people.The hugely popular Octavianus was a thorn in the side of Antony,who saw himself as Caesar's successor.In order to fight against Antony,Octavianus chose to cooperate with the Senate headed by Cicero,tried to strengthen his own forces.After the battle of Muttina,the Senate tried to burn their band,he used strong force to subdue the senate,took the consulship's seat,and openly formed the second triumvirate with Lepida.By Using the power of the triumvirate,Octavianus disintegrated the republican forces and became the sole master of the Roman west world.Since then,Octavianus took advantage of Antony's stay in the east,his love with Cleopatra to launch public opinion attacks against Antony.He eventually defeated Antony at the battle of Actium in 31 BC,became the final victor in the Roman civil war,completed the transformation of Rome from a republic to a monarchy.Obviously,in the end of the Roman republic factions status,Caesar testamentary successor,civil and military skills of Octavianus and the blunder of Anthony,helped him overcome difficulties,defeated many enemies,step by step from a dependent strength of person eventually become rulers of the Rome.