List of some of the key achievements of Augustus, also known as Augustus Caesar, first emperor of Rome. During his long reign, which began in 27 bc, the Roman world entered an era of wealth, peace, and cultural achievement that became known as the August
Tiberius’ succession was also dependent on his famed military prowess, which he had demonstrated in numerous campaigns, strengthening his eligibility as a ruler in the eyes of Rome’s elite and armed forces. Both the Senate and Tiberius himself, known for his reluctance to embrace the title ...
(Bowman); “Rome and Its Development under Augustus and His Successors” (Purcell); “The Place of Religion: Rome in the Early Empire” (Price); “Social Status and Social Legislation” (Treggiari) (seeAugustan Social Legislation). Includes family trees, chronological table, extensive ...
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This was largely a response to the military threat from Rome. Despite their occasional successes, more Germanic tribesmen than Romans had been killed in 3rd-century conflicts, and the Germanic peoples had learned that larger groups were more likely to survive. In the 4th century there were two ...