Roman Revolution Reconstruct the ways in which Augustus both maintained and altered the feature of Roman life. This involves describing that feature before the rise of Augustus, identifying the ways Augustus altered/transformed this feature, and the significance of this change for the Roman community. MUST USE MATERIAL ATTACHED. Footnotes, Bibliography, Proper Citations. No outside sources. […]
How did Augustus come to control the state? What was the importance of maintaining the fiction that Augustus had preserved the Roman Republic intact?
Topic: Roman constitution In an inscription known as the Res Gestae, Augustus described his position within the Roman constitution thus: “I stood before all in rank, but I had power no greater than those who were my colleagues in any magistracy.” What did Augustus mean by this? When answering this question, you should consider the […]
Do you think writers like Vergil or Ovid were ever entirely free to write what they wished?
This is a short essay question for an exam, so there is no need for citations. Think about both the sorts of evidence used and what that evidence tells us about the ancient Romans. In your answer, provide an example or two but do not worry about covering everything. And this is the promp: Some […]
Examine the political culture of the Augustan principate, comparing and contrasting Julius Caesar’s style of rule with that of Augustus/Octavian.
Examine the political culture of the Augustan principate, comparing and contrasting Julius Caesar’s style of rule with that of Augustus/Octavian. Why was Augustus so successful when Caesar was not? Be sure to examine the following areas: reforms/accomplishments, style of rule/image, and preferred titles.