Pax Romana

The assassination of Caesar on Ides of March of 44 BC, marked the beginning of sweeping changes that will push Roman state into the civil war out of which Octavian will emerge as the sole ruler of Rome, dissolving in that manner half a millennia long period of Republic. The next five centuries Rome will flourish, struggle, change and eventually, under the heavy pressure from incursions of Germanic and other peoples that came in waves from the steppes of today's Russia and Asia, collapse leaving…

“powerhouse!” “This rise to power came with the thrust of a spear and the slash of a sword.” (Background Essay) The Roman army conquered many territories, gained lots of control, and with Julius Caesar they were the best around. The time came of the Pax Romana (time of peace) and they were the top dog in the western world. Anyway, political corruptness was a big reason for the “fall” of Rome. This was because…

Hadrian was entrusted to the care of two men. One of them, a cousin of his father, later became emperor Trajan. As an adopted son of Trajan, Hadrian would go on to rule the Roman Empire from 117 CE to 138 CE, a time that was still considered in the Pax Romana. Hadrian, one of the “Five Good Emperors”, was a…

One of the sources for the history of the Roman Empire came from one of the Emperor’s himself, Octavian Caesar Augustus, in The Deeds of the Divine Augustus, otherwise known as the Res Gestae. This narrative was written in 14 A.C.E. from Augustus’ point of view, depicting the accomplishments and deeds during his rule from 29 B.C. to A.D. 14. According to A History of the Roman People, it is a “valuable, but highly selective account…in a clear and readable style.” The deeds of Augustus were…

Violence has always played a big role with the ancient Romans. They amassed one of the biggest militaries ever seen in ancient times. However, they did not use this grand military to conquer other nations, they did this to more easily defend Rome. They felt that if they could decimate surrounding forces, the more secure their standing was. By doing so, they were able to spread Roman culture across the Mediterranean. Later in the Roman times, crucifixion became a popular way to publicly execute…

believed that observation and reason could explain the events. Pg. #19 1. Identify: A) Augustus: Augustus was Rome’s first emperor who helped the empire recover from a long period of unrest. Augustus laid the foundation for a stable government. B) Pax Romana: A Roman emperor named Marcus Aurelius. C) Jesus: Believed to be the messiah sent by god to lead the Jews to freedom. 2. Define A) Republic: A government where people chose their government…

8.Despite the fact that the Roman Empire was ruled by the wealthy, the deepening class conflicts of the plebeians helped bring major change to the political life of this empire. According to Strayer, “a written code of law offered plebeians some protection from abuse” (130). Furthermore, the poorer classes of society were able to “shape public policy”, through the system of public assemblies (Strayer 130). This is significant because it indicates the greater opportunities that plebeians were…

found among the wealthy. Powerful leaders within Roman history were are still remembered today for their abilities of control. However, the republic fell to military dictators, such as Julius Caesar and Octavian, who ruled during the period of Pax Romana. Josephus, another significant figure in Roman history, was known primarily for his description of the Roman Army. A quote from his piece is, “By their military exercises the Romans instill into their soldiers fortitude not only of body but…

nephew and heir of late Julius Caesar, and so inherited the power, and with a new title, became Emperor Augustus Caesar. He was considered the best emperor Rome ever had, and had secured Roman borders, started major building projects, and started the Pax Romana, a time of peace that lasted 200 years. When he had died, his adopted son Tiberius took the throne. Tiberius Caesar was a less qualified emperor, and didn’t even want the throne. He was a noted general, but politics were considered…

Augustus Caesar was successful and was not a dictator, but it is very easy to describe him as a totalitarian. Even though he loved his people and vice versa, Augustus’s used propaganda to keep the laws the way he wanted them. Augustus had a way of bending the truth and influencing the public with his words, for he “did not invent stories but he shamelessly embroidered them like a modern spin doctor" (Holland 2006). He spoke openly to the public very often and constantly informed them on the…