When one thinks of Ancient Rome, many images may come to mind. Perhaps gladiators fighting for the glory of their emperor, or the impressive Colosseum. For many others it is simply an image of a great and powerful city. Throughout the centuries it has maintained this legacy, still thought of as one of the greatest empires to ever rule. Rome was able to go from the small Italian city to the conquering empire that it is known for today through strong leadership and consistent warfare. Rome first began to expand once they had challenged the nearby Etruscans. These people had educated Rome on a great may things, much of which was architecture, which helped Rome to become the great empire that it did. Rome borrowed things such as the construction …show more content…
Adopted by his great uncle Julius Caesar, Augustus became a ruler along with Mark Anthony and after death of Caesar, where together the two paved a way for a superior Roman empire. During his leadership Augustus accomplished many things; one such example is his rebuilding and vast construction throughout the Roman empire of both temples and public baths. Augustus also held the Roman people to the law very strictly. “This is shown through the banishment of his own daughter after she broke her marriage vows in an act of adultery, which was decreed illegal under his rule”. Augustus was able to strengthen and expand Rome through these construction projects and laws, benefiting the empire both during and after his reign. As he once said himself “I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble.
A second influential emperor who helped to increase Roman land was Trajan, born Marcus Ulpius Traianus in 98 BCE. “Known as a benevolent ruler, his reign was noted for public projects which benefitted the populace such as improving the dilapidated road system, constructing aqueducts, building public baths and extending the port of Ostia”. By building these edifices Trajan was able to better the life of the Roman populace. Similar to Augustus, by adding advanced building to Roman cities he was able to improve the quality of life in Rome, making it a thriving civilization and exceptional place to reside
During his 40 year span he doubled his empire and expanded it it reach a little part of britain and minor asia the rest was his too. Augustus did not really spend his time in rome mostly outside because he was trying to expand it so much now Augustus was the first to ever create police officers and a fire department. He also spread networks of roads throughout the world and had a diffusion of the
Julius Caesar's reign was an unfavorable and chaotic period for Rome, and after his death, a large portion of the empire was handed down to his adopted son, Gaius Octavian. From the ashes of his father, Octavian was able to build an Empire unparalleled. Later, the name Augustus was given to him by Senate. Augustus ostensibly maintained the form of the Roman Republic while in actuality creating the Roman Empire. He introduced the administrative reforms that led to the Pax Romana with its flourishing of trade and the arts. Although Augustus's ascension to power could have not been without it bequested by Julius, it was his use of art and propaganda that reinforced the legitimacy his position.
Trajan was the second of the five good emperors. He was considered Optimus Princeps or “best emperor” because he not only renewed the Titus-Nerva oath of protecting senators’ lives, he also respected the people. For instance, Pliny stated that “Trajan behaved as one of us, just like a private citizen” and so he gained the respect of the roman people. Furthermore, he gained even greater respect from the people as he allowed for freedom of speech. Not only did Trajan have a great relationship with the Roman Senate and people, he also benefited the Empire tremendously. He was able to extend the Roman Empire into Dacia, Arabia, and Parthia and his wars with the Parthian Empire allowed him to take over the areas of Armenia and Mesopotamia. Moreover, Trajan’s campaigns resulted in the largest Roman Empire that the world would see. Trajan also made possible the building of the Alcantara Bridge, making travel easier in the Roman province of Spain. Nerva, Trajan’s predecessor, was unable to benefit the Roman Empire in a great fashion, and so he is considered only a...
He has multiple spouses but married to Levia. Under Augustus’s throne, he brought Rome back together. He was a very cagey ruler by transferring government to senate. Also, he expanded the Egypt through Germany and Balkan. The Roman economy were flourished along with its expansion. Some of his achievement was Augustus created first responders such as fire fighters and polices. One way he brought Rome back together is by doing a tax reform. The tax reform creates funds for the city and increase it treasury department. He also passed multiple law by reestablishing social rules. He constructed buildings like Bath of Agrippa, Forum of Augustus, and Temple of Caesar. From these, he repaired 82 structural temples of gods and ignored the other that needs repair. Followed by 23rd BC where a deadly disease called plague went to Rome. Also, during that time period, the city of Rome suffered from terrified
Augustus deeds was to restore peace to Rome.There was another Roman emperor and his name was julius Caesar,and julius Caesar was the first emperor that served in the government and in the offices,plus the army. julius Caesar was also the military governor of Rome. He had yet did nothing great in 59 B.C. Caesar had been chosen emperor of Rome.
Augustus founded and ruled the Roman Empire from 63 BC thru 14 AD. The Roman Empire was peaceful under Augustus’ rule. He encouraged architecture and it is said that he ”found Rome of brick and left it of marble”. He encouraged the restoration of temples and buildings
When we take a look at why civilizations rise when others fall, the ancient civilization of the Roman Empire stands out as notable, if not particular. Ancient Rome remains one of the most prestigious empires in history due to its geography, specifically how the country of Italy was protected from invaders, the benefit of the Italian land, the civilization being at the center of trade and the diversity of the empire’s population. That being said, the ancient civilization of the Romans was able to succeed as long as it did due to the empire’s geographical advantage of being in the heart of Italy.
After many cities had been destroyed Julius made sure that Rome was restored. Doing this made Rome much safer for citizens and more productive. With rebuilt cities there is more work available and more homes available. The construction project brought many beneficial factors to Rome.
Julius Caesar transformed the Roman Empire, by expansion of borders and creating an imperialistic ideology amongst the Roman people. Julius Caesar was born in Rome on July 12 or 13, 100 BC. While he grew up in a family Roman aristocrats he wasn't rich. When Caesar was 16 his father, Gaius Caesar, died. After his father's death Caesar along with his mother, Aurelia, had kept going. Rome at the time was deemed unstable. The Republic had a very hard time keeping control of its massive and ever growing population. Later in his life he went on to marry Cornelia. Caesar had a hate of the dictator, Sulla, who ordered Caesar to divorce Cornelia or he would lose his property. Caesar refused and to compromise, he escape in the military. He served in the first province of Asia and then in Cilicia.
In all of history, Rome was arguably one of the most powerful empires to ever exist. At its peak, the Roman Empire, which existed for nearly one thousand five hundred years, spanned across three continents and nearly six million five hundred thousand square miles of land. Rome’s official language—Latin—served as the origin for the five current Romance languages today, displaying its massive influence across the entire world. In fact, Rome’s system of a republic served as the origin for many democracies and governments in existence today. In order to expand this far, however, Rome adapted to become the most powerful empire in regards to military strength and magnificent landmass. In order to arise as a major world power, Rome had to make its
Octavian, or Caesar Augustus, was an effective ruler, implementing reforms that positively affected virtually all areas of life throughout the Empire. Social, economic, and political tensions that had led to so much violence in earlier years were calmed by Augustus's policies. Corruption and abuses of the people were also given attention by the Emperor. The borders of the Roman Empire grew dramatically under Augustus's rule, adding material wealth and manpower to Rome's already significant resources.
Julius Caesar was a very effective governor. When he conquered all of Gaul, he was earn the honor and respect from the Roman army and soon was known to be as powerful as Pompey. In 49 BC, Caesar took control of Rome.. Since Caesar and Pompey became enemies over time, he spent his time fighting Pompey for about a year or two. After defeating Pompey, Caesar returned to Rome in 49 BC. Luckily,he was made dictator for life. He made lots of changes to Rome since he had all of that power in his hands. After putting all of his supporters inside of the Senate, Caesar built new temples and buildings in
More than two thousand years ago, at a time when the people in the British Isles and in most parts of Western Europe were living off the land, making do with small huts, hunting with spears and wearing animal skins around, the people of ancient Rome were building a civilization of their own, just as great as our own now. In the history of the ancient world the Romans played the part that men of our race have played in the modern world. They knew, as we claim to know, how to govern, how to conquer and fight, how to build reliable structures, how to create education in schools and come up with a reliable supply of food and water (farms and wells). They were the first to invent many things, making life easier than it would be in other civilizations. They had specific buildings for specific tasks and specialist jobs for certain people. Overall, they were way more organized than others around the world, hence the reason they were so great.
But this expansion came at a cost, Rome and it's empire was a victim of it's sheer size, it was unmanageable, and maintaining it's borders was taking fat too much effort and money. The economy was stagnating, and people were becoming discontented. City services deteriorated and disease and hunger severely affected the poor. By the third century AD it was being attacked on all sides, and in 395 it officially split into two halves, the eastern and western Roman
Much of Rome needed to be rebuilt. He rebuilt the Capitol and many of the public building, he built a new temple to Jupiter and a new stadium for chariot races he liked, and he even built a new palace for himself. Many of the properties he built these on were stolen from citizens. He raised the standards of the Empire, he was viewed as a good leader and a generous person. He considered himself a military man, even though he had no experience. He sent messages to the army giving them recommendations and increased their pay, he was hoping to gain some admiration with the army. With him spending this money, it caused the economy to go bad. Almost causing the empire to go