# Reforms of Augustus — WHE Article Discussion (2-905)

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**Created:** [May 25, 2016, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/reforms-of-augustus-whe-article-discussion-2-905/17821 "2016-05-25T16:10:29Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 25, 2016, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/reforms-of-augustus-whe-article-discussion-2-905/17821/1 "2016-05-25T16:10:29Z")

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Emperor Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE) accomplished much during his time on the Roman throne, far more than many of his successors. According to historian Mary Beard in her book _SPQR_, he transformed the structures of Roman Empire, including its politics and army as well as the appearance of the city itself. Unlike many of his successors who would succumb to an early death (by his own hands or someone else's), Augustus was able to survive into old age, long enough to write a personal history of his reign _Res Gestae divi Augusti_ or Acts of the Divine Augustus. Near the end of his long life, the emperor penned two simple sentences summarizing his time on the throne, “I found a city built of sun-dried brick. I leave her clothed in marble.” There are those, however, who believe that his success was partially due to not only his long life but also his ability to make essential changes.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/905/reforms-of-augustus/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/905/reforms-of-augustus/)._

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