He was known for his military accomplishments, especially in Britain, and for successfully subverting the Jewish revolts in Judea. Vespasian, born Titus Flavius Vespasian, was the ninth emperor of Rome and started the Flavian dynasty, which lasted twenty-eight years. Claudius also had a keen interest in law and tried many cases during his reign, which led to arguably some of his greatest accomplishments-such as instituting reforms and edicts that protected slaves, which created the groundwork for future laws protecting minorities.
He is mostly known for expanding the Roman Empire to include Britain as a province. Claudius (41 AD-54 AD)Ĭlaudius, born Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, was crowned emperor later in life after being afflicted with an illness throughout his childhood. Augustus also pioneered the concept of citizenship, whereby Roman citizens had status, rights and duties that differed from those of noncitizens a classification still present throughout the world today. Augustus also changed the laws of taxation so that they were fairer to all citizens these taxes contributed to increased revenue and expanded trade during his reign. Besides physical infrastructure, he was also instrumental in reforming administration by dividing Rome into fourteen administrative regions and 265 vici, or neighborhoods, permanently changing management of water supply and how tasks were delegated. Since that time, the Pax Romana has served as a model of a peaceful, long-term reign, later emulated by the Pax Britannica and the Pax Americana.ĭuring his time as emperor, Augustus was idolized by many Romans for his efforts to rebuild much of Rome with projects such as roads, major highways, aqueducts and temples. Many have touted Augustus’s reign as bringing much-needed stability and prosperity after years of civil unrest and war throughout the Mediterranean region by instigating the famed Pax Romana-a relative peace that lasted 200 years. He was highly regarded by the Senate, which eventually gave him the name of Augustus, and during four decades of rule (the longest of any Roman emperor), he helped transform the Roman Republic into a 1,400-year- long empire.
Augustus (27 BC-14 AD)īorn Gaius Octavius, Augustus was the great-nephew of Julius Caesar and reigned after Caesar’s death. Therefore, it is vital for historians to study the lives and contributions of these political and military figures in order to accurately assess how the Roman Empire influenced Western civilization. It was these emperors who revolutionized the Roman Empire and ensured the continued growth and progress of Rome as a cultural and military institution. The Romans also provided a strong basis for the formation of Western government and legislation by introducing the concept of Republicanism, the inspiration behind many modern democracies, as well as legal concepts such as citizenship, the rights and duties of citizens, and protection of vulnerable groups.Īt the height of the Roman Empire, a number of key emperors-including such notable names as Augustus and Marcus Aurelius-helped to elevate Rome, granting a lasting influence for centuries to come. Additionally, the Romans first introduced techniques utilized in modern infrastructure and transportation, such as paved roads, and they transformed architecture by introducing concepts such as arches, domes, and aqueducts. For instance, many modern romance languages-including French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese-all stem from Roman Latin.
The Roman Empire influenced many aspects of Western culture and civilization at large.
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