Julius Caesar - Roman Ruler, Triumvirate, Gaul: The value of the consulship lay in the lucrative provincial governorship to which it would normally lead. On the eve of the consular elections for 59 bce, the Senate sought to allot to the two future consul
A period of unrest and civil wars in the 1st centurybcemarked the transition of Rome from a republic to an empire. This periodencompassedthe career ofJulius Caesar, who eventually took full power over Rome as its dictator. After his assassination in 44bce, thetriumvirateofMark Antony,Lepidus,...
In one sense Julius Caesar-the most wonderful man that Rome or any other country produced-was the founder of the empire, and Augustus the founder of the principate. But the Roman empire was the culmination of a long process of political, constitutional, and social growth which gives a ...
During his 40-year rule, Augustus transformed the Roman Republic into an unforgettable Empire. Through his reforms and structure, Augustus imprinted himself into European history. Augustus will leave his legacy to the next 6 emperors. Caesar August the first Roman Emperor The Roman Empire in the ...
When did the Roman Empire Start? Although Julius Caesar is largely considered to be Rome's first individual ruler since the days of the last king of Rome,Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin the Proud), in all but name, it was not until he was succeeded by his nephew Octavian, whom he ad...
Hadrian- Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138) ...
The Roman Empire began in 27 B.C., when Octavian,Julius Caesar's adopted son and heir, was granted the title "Augustus," meaning "revered one," by the Roman senate. This new title signified Octavian's elevation to the position of emperor in all but name, ending the Roman Republic, acc...
Rulers of the Roman Empire (table) Rulers of the Roman Empire (including dates of reign) Augustus, grandnephew of Julius Caesar, 27 B.C.–A.D. 14 Tiberius, stepson of Augustus, A.D. 14–A.D. 37 Caligula, grandnephew of Tiberius, 37–41 ...
The Roman Empire is one of the largest Human empires in the world founded before the Downfall of Numeron thus also making them one of the oldest as well. The Empire is centered in the European Continent, but at one point it had holdings in Africanas and
Emperor Augustus and the “good emperors” reformed the administration of the empire. They appointed capable governors to rule the provinces; fine new roads allowed them to communicate with Rome. Public buildings were constructed and aqueducts were built to carry wa...