... 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 ... us that Tiberius used his private fortune by providing aid for the victims of major disasters, such as the Tiber floods and the disastrous fire at the Aventine. According to Cassius Dio,...

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... sentence of banishment and confiscation passed in 51 AD." Ancient sources also comment on the extreme power of Agrippina as a woman, Tacitus states that "complete obedience was accorded to a woman" , Cassius Dio writes that Agrippina's involvement in political activities was "one of the most remarkable sights of the time." Political changes she made which bore social significance include the change of ... legislation in regards to incest, treason trials and the protection of freedmen. Cassius Dio suggests the reason for the collaboration between the freedmen and Agrippina was "in order ...

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