Comparison on Qin and Augustus Caesar

Comparing Augustus and Qin Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi was crowned king in 246 BC during the Warring States era (475-221 BC). Two centuries later, Caesar Augustus founded the Roman Empire and became Rome’s first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD. Both emperors ruled with distinct and individual morals in which they laid upon their society. Both rulers utilized military victories, new code laws, and established a sense of unity throughout the land. Each contribution to their state and to their civilizations is unique to their own opinion. Qin Shi Huang was the son of the king of the Qin State. When he turned thirteen he surpassed his father's regality. There were seven major kingdoms formed that was to become modern China as we know it today. The leaders of the kingdoms were already struggling.Ying Zheng was very violent and ambitious in his youth. He assumed full power at 22 by getting rid of his premier, Lu Buwei. He used sheer military power and innovation leading the military. His goal was to unite and conquer all the states like Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan and Qi by the powerful political, economic and military strength of the Qin State. Crossbows were the most prominent weapons used on the six kingdoms.Ying. Zheng became the first emperor of a united China, so he proclaimed himself Qin Shi Huang. He was also the first to unify the cultures and lands. Thus, he thought himself higher than a king but an emperor. Caesar Augustus had a bit more luck than Qin Shi. After the assassination of Julius Caesar, which was Caesar’s great uncle, Rome had a continuous civil war with Octavian leading one faction, and Anthony leading the other faction. Years later, eventually Octavian defeated Anthony and declared himself Emperor under a new name; Augustus Caesar on January 16, 17 B.C. The title Augustus, meaning "revered" or "venerated” was given to him by the senate. Qin Shi Huangdi is known in history for unifying China, which had a big impact,

Cited: Stambaugh, John E., The Ancient Roman City, John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore and London, 1988