Augustus

Augustus’ value of traditional social hierarchies and toga symbolism led to toga-wearing becoming a requirement as public attire. The Emperor Augustus tried to reinforce the idea of toga-wearing as a symbol of Roman citizenship by establishing it as the required attire in public settings. According to Suetonius, the Emperor Augustus became enraged when he saw a crowd of people dressed in non-toga apparel causing him…

Thurinus took the throne of the new Roman Empire. As Julius Caesar’s nephew, he took the name Augustus Caesar. The senate willingly granted Augustus the power of emperor, while Julius, who ruled before him, held the title of dictator as he had military power. Because of this, Augustus Caesar is considered the first emperor of the Roman Empire. He ruled from 31 BCE to his death in 14 CE (Mark 2011). Augustus Caesar was very proud of the work he did in Rome, stating he,"found Rome a city of…

“ I found Rome built of bricks; I leave her clothed in marble.” These enduring words are the last spoken by Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome. Before he was deemed Princeps Civitatis, translated to mean first citizen of Rome, he was a leading member of the second triumvirate named Octavian. One of the triumvirate’s other members, Antony, caused a break in power when he aided his wife and Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. When war was declared on her by Rome, a series of battles ensued and…

under the Julio-Claudian emperors. I will investigate Augustus’ granting of rights to equestrians that permitted them to enter Egypt and Arminius being an equestrian in his youth, Tiberius’ attitude and role in treason trails and the role of Sejanus, Gaius’ relationship with the Senate, Claudius’ actions towards the Senate and his promotion of equestrians, and finally Nero’s relationship with the Senate and the role…

degree of insidious deeds done by him or in his name. (Syme Page 2) Syme in his approach to the figure of the great Cesar Augustus wants his readers to understand the turmoil and destruction that comes with the radical change seen in this revolution(or mayhaps any revolution). He also in his writing on the topic wants to challenge this preconceived general opinion of Augustus as being so magnificent and brilliant strategist, mentioning how in writings survived from the period we do not see much…

The Roman Empire is considered one of the greatest and largest empires to ever rule the earth. With a strong army under the rule of a very powerful man, they were unstoppable. Rome was founded over 1,200 years ago, with many speculations as to why, and after quickly gaining size, Rome became a very powerful empire. After a long and successful rule, Rome finally fell and the once great empire was destroyed, but even after the empire fell, Roman culture and architecture were kept and are still…

Tiberius also known as Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus was the son of Tiberius Claudius Nero, a former fleet captain for Julius Caesar. Tiberius’ mom was Livia Drusilla a beautiful woman who may have been only 13 years old when she gave birth to him in 42 BC. The elder Tiberius pledged his allegiance to Mark Anthony following the year of Caesars assassination. Unfortunately when Augustus began to feud with Mark Antony the elder Tiberius had to flee with his family. Over the course of a few years…

The Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty of China are considered to be the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. The Roman Empire lasted from 27BCE to 476CE and the Han Dynasty lasted from 206BCE to 220CE. The Romans and Han still contribute to our modern day society through the technological and political philosophies they made. Both the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty rose to power through strong leadership, which allowed the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty to overcome their rivals becoming…

The Roman Empire began when Augustus Caesar became the first emperor with 2 triumvirates: Pompey and Crassus. This civilization was balanced. Rome had three types of government including monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. All of these governments united in Rome. The Roman Empire also had senates. A senate is a body of legislators chosen from a group of elite families. The main job was to set the policy for the consuls. Rome was divided into 2 broad classes: Patricians and Plebeians.…

the Second Triumvirate to defeat the assassins of Caesar. Following their victory at the Battle of Philippi, the Triumvirate divided the Roman Republic among themselves and ruled as military dictators. After the demise of the Second Triumvirate, Augustus restored the outward…