Ancient Rome Notes

Caesar Augustus 1st emperor of Rome 27 BCE-14 CE emphasizes republic Paz Romana 27BCE-180CE period of peace in roman empire brought nationalism Vespasian 69-79 Started Flavian Emperors Son Titus captured Jerusalem Defeated Jews at Masada

Titus 79-81 Vesuvius erupted destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum People of Rome loved Him The Severeans Severus founded new line emperors 197-235 ended diarchy rule w/ senate under military rule 235 o general seize throne barracks army size of empire too large to govern Diocletian Came to rule 284 Divide territory into diocese

Constantine 325 sole emperor of Rome 14 years 2 great achievements o established Christianity as legal religion o built new capitol Edict of Milan Passed in 313 Legalized and made Christianity an official religion of Rome-open practice faith Did not convert til near death

Theodosius I Made Christianity only acceptable religion of Rome-380 Lasted Emperor of a United Empire The Huns Huns attacked Germanic tribes of East Europe 450 Attila the Hun pushed Germanic tribes and they fled south into Roman Empire Barbarian Invasions Visigoths o Ag o Adopt Roman law o Adopt Christianity o Served in Roman Army o 410 sacked Rome o Led by Alaric o 476-West Rome collapse Last Emperor Romulus Agustulusquits o attack lasted for 3 days

o Alaric sacked Rome twice Were buffer from the Huns Reasons Rome Fell Successful system of succession was never established Civil war resulted form succession problems Authority diminished by an excess of generals that competed for the title of Emperor Corruption weakened Civil Service and reduced government efficiency Law and Order declined Civil wars led to disrupted trade and commerce Reduced wealth led to fewer taxes and less revenue being passed Emperors coined more money thus devaluing it causing a sharp rise in prices and wages continuing to decline in trade Because of failing economy and reduction in taxes the Roman Army was reduced in size Barbarian invasion came at Romes weakest time Eastern Empire-Byzantine Survived few more centuries Justinian last attempt for unification St. Augustine Harmonize platonic thought with Christianity predestination

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