Tiberius and Claudius both made significant contributions to Rome and it’s Empire. According to ancient writers Tiberius’ contributions were minor but still significant, and Claudius had made more extensive and large contributions. The contributions of Tiberius include administrative, the welfare of the population, foreign policy and diplomacy, and financial. The contributions of Claudius include administrative, foreign policy, peace and prosperity, welfare of the population and public works. Despite these contributions, both Tiberius and Claudius shattered the well-produced image of Rome by their appearance or personality and both had been under the influence of devious men and women.

Tacitus, Suetonius and Cassius Dio all acknowledge that Tiberius made capable administrative contributions to Rome. Perhaps Tiberius’ greatest contribution in administration to the welfare of the people was his maintenance of law and order, as Tacitus comments that Tiberius quickly settle disputes in court so there won’t be any disturbances in the community. This is reinforced by Suetonius’ account where he describes that Tiberius decreased the distance between p

In foreign policy, Tiberius primarily maintained the frontiers of the Roman Empire. Tiberius tried a new policy of containment by allowing some tribesmen to settle on the north bank of the river under their own ruler. They would act as a first line of defense against other tribes and thus contributed the safety to the people of Rome. Tiberius allowed Roman borders to monitor traffic during peaceful times and for trade. Roman Foreign policy took advantage of economic possibilities in maintaining good relations with other nations and thus, with trade, is able to contribute a variety of goods to Rome and it’s Empire.

Tiberius had contributed peace to the Empire by diplomacy between Rome and the Provinces rather than military solutions, as he was interested in saving his men that pursuing personal glory on the battlefield. Tiberius’ military training had given him a concern for order and discipline, which he saw as the basis of good government.

The legend of Tiberius as a virtual monster developed at this time. While some accounts of his depravity and violence may be exaggerations, he was responsible for numerous killings, often on questionable evidence. His violence, however, directed at the elite of Rome, including members of the imperial family had little effect on the running of the empire (M. Estensen).

In contrast to the approachable and tactful Augustus, Tiberius emerges from the sources as an enigmatic and darkly complex figure, intelligent and cunning, but given to bouts of severe depression and dark moods that had a great impact on his political career as well as his personal relationships. His reign abounds in contradictions. Despite his keen intelligence, he allowed himself to come under the influence of unscrupulous men. Despite his vast military experience, he oversaw the conquest of no new region for the empire and despite his administrative abilities he showed such reluctance in running the state as to retire entirely from Rome.

Because of the image of Claudius, it portrayed a very nega

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