Returning to Rome, Augustus was acclaimed a hero. With skill, efficiency, and cleverness, he secured his position as the first Emperor of Rome. Augustus claimed he acted for the glory of the Roman Republic, not for personal power. He appealed to Roman citizens by claiming that he led a frugal and modest life.Back home, Augustus was a hero. At the age of 32, he had become Rome's first Emperor, promising to restore peace and security. Winning the war had been difficult, but was nothing compared to the challenge of winning the peace. He had divorced his wife and married his pregnant mistress, Livia.After Augustus' death, the Roman Empire faced many problems, including terror tactics and assassination. He was also harsh with his family and banished his daughter due to her open sexuality, which was against his conservative beliefs. He did not put others first and only thought in terms of his own gain.
North Africa used to be a fertile grassland, even swampy in some spots, 12,000 years ago. By 1000 BC (actually quite a while before) it had dried up into what is the the largest desert i the world: the Sahara.
