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Who is Octavian from Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician and what is their importance?
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Octavian was Julius Caesar's nephew and heir. He served as Cicero's pawn in his battle against Antony for a time, as Cicero hoped to use Octavian to restore the Roman constitution. Ultimately, Octavian turned on him.
Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician