Augustus.+Res+Gestae

This Monument was ordered by Augustus in 14 AD, shortly before his death, and copies were placed in many prominent buildings around the Empire A record of Augustus' accomplishments. It reminds us of the importance of the people and senate in Rome, and also provides a fiscal account of his expenditures. We read it mainly as comparison with previous texts we have seen (such as the Cyrus Cylinder and Behistun Inscription) to see the difference between Roman Emperors and the Kings of previous Empires. Clearly, little to no emphasis is placed on divine right in Augustus' record

Augustus: "I'm not an emperor; I love the Republic !"