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Augustus's Succession Plan
- Augustus quickly elevated his stepsons, Tiberius and Drusus, to prominence.
- He wanted to secure a succession plan and avoid civil war if he died.
Temporary Heirs
- Augustus preferred blood relatives for succession, viewing Tiberius and Drusus as temporary heirs.
- He hoped Agrippa and Julia would produce a suitable long-term heir.
Agrippa and Julia's Children
- Agrippa and Julia had several children, including Gaius, Lucius, Julia the Younger, Agrippina the Elder, and Agrippa Posthumus.
- Augustus adopted Gaius and Lucius as infants, aiming to groom them for leadership.