Use this World History and Western Heritage video entitled The Roman Empire to study how with resources unmatched in earlier periods of Roman history, Octavian began a much needed reorganization of the Roman state. While nurturing the birth of the empire, Learn how Augustus had the intelligence and foresight to maintain the appearance of the republic and during this time, the borders of Rome remained relatively secure and protected by a large standing army. Roman civilization stretched to the far reaches of the Mediterranean world.
Learn about The Roman Empire.