The Roman Empire lasted for a very long time. It was the most “extensive political and social structure in western civilization” (Mark). The Roman Empire was at its height in c. 117CE and by 285 CE it had grown too large to be ruled by a central government. This is when it was divided into a Western and Eastern Empire. There were many rulers and many dynasties during this time. The Roman Empire influenced much of western civilization and left many and lasting contributions to western culture.
In 46 BCE Julius Caesar won the civil war and was named dictator of Rome. Caesar had no children of his own and with the need to secure is position; he adopted his nephew Gaius Octavian Thurinus. After Gaius Octavian Thurinus’ adoption he took …show more content…
Although he was the heir of Augustus and the throne was rightfully his, he lacked the strength and character that his father Augustus had. This would continue on with the next four emperors; Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. Until this point these emperors were known as the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. This was due to the last name. They were either from the Julio or Claudian family by birth or adoption. Caligula became well-known for is depravity and insanity. In the beginning of his rule he was commendable and so was his successor Claudius. Claudius took over Britian and expanded Rome’s territory. Nero did not fare as well. Claudius and Caligula were both assassinated and Nero committed suicide. This ended the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. This would initiate the next Roman period. It was known as the period of social unrest and as The Year of the Four …show more content…
Nerva founded the Nervan-Antonin Dynasty. This dynasty ruled from 96-192 CE. During this time Rome was very prosperous and it was owed to the rulers that would become known as The Five Good Emperors. Between 96 and 180 CE, there were five great men who ruled one after the other and brought the Roman Empire to its greatest thus far. These five rulers were; Nerav, 96-98, Trajan, 98-117, Hadrian, 117-138, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 and Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Under all of these rulers leadership the Roman Empire grew stronger, secure, stable and larger. Rome expanded in size and scope. Soon after this time the Riamn Empire would be divided another dynasty would
In 46 BCE Julius Caesar won the civil war and was named dictator of Rome. Caesar had no children of his own and with the need to secure is position; he adopted his nephew Gaius Octavian Thurinus. After Gaius Octavian Thurinus’ adoption he took …show more content…
Although he was the heir of Augustus and the throne was rightfully his, he lacked the strength and character that his father Augustus had. This would continue on with the next four emperors; Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. Until this point these emperors were known as the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. This was due to the last name. They were either from the Julio or Claudian family by birth or adoption. Caligula became well-known for is depravity and insanity. In the beginning of his rule he was commendable and so was his successor Claudius. Claudius took over Britian and expanded Rome’s territory. Nero did not fare as well. Claudius and Caligula were both assassinated and Nero committed suicide. This ended the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. This would initiate the next Roman period. It was known as the period of social unrest and as The Year of the Four …show more content…
Nerva founded the Nervan-Antonin Dynasty. This dynasty ruled from 96-192 CE. During this time Rome was very prosperous and it was owed to the rulers that would become known as The Five Good Emperors. Between 96 and 180 CE, there were five great men who ruled one after the other and brought the Roman Empire to its greatest thus far. These five rulers were; Nerav, 96-98, Trajan, 98-117, Hadrian, 117-138, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 and Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Under all of these rulers leadership the Roman Empire grew stronger, secure, stable and larger. Rome expanded in size and scope. Soon after this time the Riamn Empire would be divided another dynasty would