Caesar helped spring Rome up to it's golden age as the rising or good times. However, The people he trusted most, as well as his friends turned against him in 44 BC when he was assassinated. His fellow senators insisted that their actions were taken in order to save the republic. With respect, Caesar's old partner, Mark Antony, stepped forward to take with on the power and position that Caesar left off with. to power; however, Octavian, Caesar's son stood before the senate to read his fathers will. It was decided that Octavian should hold power, not Mark Antony, because it was only right for a direct relative to take over his rule. Eventually, in 30 BC, Octavian defeated Mark Antony and would be the ruler for the next twenty years over Rome. Octavian who changed his name to Augustus, meaning: to look up to or exulted, now created a new form of government called the princeps. The name Augustus seems rather arrogant, as well as making a statement that he is above human standards and he will remember Caesar's mistakes, such as not respecting the senate. This new form of government which Octavian developed gave more power to those citizens who were not princeps or who would soon become Rome's new emperor. .
In 14 BC, the namesake of the Tiber river, began his reign as a Princeps. He did many important things such as establishing a good military reputation in the Rhine area. His rule was cut short when his assistant, Caligula, grew tired of his masters ideas, or simply went crazy and convincing a gullible guard to murder him and claim that Claudius should reign as the next Emperor. The only noteworthy adjustments made by the new emperor was his contributions to an increased monarchy power and control over the republic. After five years as a ruler, Claudius mysteriously turned into a homicidal freak by murdering some of the empire's best army generals and senators. Either by embarrassment or simply that he was afraid of the consequences, Claudius committed suicide in 69BC.
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
The military of Rome could not be matched. ... Rome had a strong and steady government. ... The geography of Rome, led to easy expansion and control. ... Rome had almost free use, no risk trade through out these waters, and having ports on every point in Rome allowed for easy trade directly to the capital. ... In conclusion, Rome's military, government, and geography were key to the success of Rome. ...
"In order to control Sicily, Rome would have to win battles at sea; up to this point, Rome had no working navy. ... Rome managed to win supremacy of the seas, despite having many of their ships destroyed by storms- Rome had yet to figure out where to harbor ships."" ... Rome took advantage of this, and invaded the island. ... He tried to incite revolt among the tribes of Italy, but most feared Rome's wrath should Carthage lose, and they remained with Rome for the most part. ... Instead, he marches on Rome. ...
Rome's location was favorable from a geographical point of view. ... Because Rome was built on the famous seven hills, it was easily defended. ... Early Rome The twin brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 B.C.E founded Rome, and archaeologists have founded that by the eighth century B.C.E there was a settlement consisting of huts on the tops of Rome's Hills. ... Rome had been under the control of seven kings and that two of the last three kings had been Etruscans, a people who were located north of Rome in Etruria. ... By 509 B.C.E., a new Rome had emerged. ...
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
The fall of Rome The fall of Rome wasn't something that happened over night. ... Also, all of Rome did not disintegrate. ... There is no single reason for Rome's decline. ... They were no longer the patriots the mighty Rome deserved. ... Slowly but surely Rome deteriorated, and melted away into the grave....
ROMAN TIMES As my family has the line of ancestors that have continually fought in the military of Rome, I have watched the constant decline of this once great military power. ... There is no willingness to be the great power that Rome once was. There is also a lack of loyalty to this great government of Rome. ... These mercenaries not only could care less about fighting for Rome, but they would even think it better if Rome lost because they were once enemies of the empire themselves. The people of Rome need to do some thinking and figure out what is really important in their lives as ...
The seemingly unstoppable Roman Empire was bound to fall after the many aspects that made Rome such a dominant empire started to fade away. Rome was the center of the world and the thought that such a worldwide power could decline was unheard of. ... Every decision that Rome made had a vast affect on city itself and the rest of the world. ... With the right leadership all of the disastrous decisions could have been prevented and the reign of Rome could have been prolonged long after its fall in 476 AD. ---- In conclusion, the Roman Empire declined based upon the same factors that had caused it...
9/25 The Fall Of Rome Rome was a great country in Italy. ... Rome had many monuments that stood for Rome's power and dignity such as temples, stadiums, and victory arches. ... The Roman Empires military was made up of many mercenaries that had lack of loyalty to Rome. ... The taxes of Rome were getting to high. ... The fall of Rome was a slow process of changes in life. ...
