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Augustus Caesar's rise to power and transformation of the Roman Republic into the great Empire was able to happen because of his great ability to gain support from his military soldiers, the senate, and the people. His relationship with each varied, but ultimately lead to him becoming known as the creator of the Roman Empire. Through the gaining of well timed support from the senate, and retaining popularity with his army and the people he …

…same direction, without civil war. His slow but steady rise to power through patience and tact gave him the trust needed to succeed in gaining support from the people and the army. Through his modest actions the Roman senate also began to trust Augustus as its leader. This is what made Augustus the great leader he was and how he was able to overcome Rome's traditional hate of Kingship to rule as a virtual monarch.