Galba Vs Sulba

Sejanus rose to fame as commander and chief of the praetorian guard from 14 CE until his death in 31 CE. In the 20s CE Sejanus gradually grew powerful by exerting his influence over Tiberius and eliminating any political opponents. When apparently under Sejanus’ encouragement and instructions Tiberius retired to Capri in 26 CE, Sejanus was left to handle the administration of the empire, his ruling imperium thus becoming authoritative. In 31 CE he became consul and had aspirations of also acquiring tribunician power. But during that same year he swiftly fell from grace amongst general suspicion and accusations of scheming against the life of Tiberius and the future emperor Caligula; he was quickly arrested, trialled in the senate, and executed

Tiberius was 55 when he ruled Rome from his stepfather. Tiberius had turned his back to Rome after Augustus had died. Moved to Capri still ruling Rome and abused the people there. Tiberius died right before they crucified Jesus. Tiberius really did start to abuse his powers and his people and was totally different than Augustus. Tiberius died of natural

Prefect Sejanus used his relationship with Princeps Tiberius in order to achieve supremacy over Rome, succeeding in ruling over Rome in ‘partnership’ with the Emperor, thus connecting the power of the Senate with that of the Guard. Upon Sejanus’ downfall and Macro’s assumption to Prefect, the relationship between the Principate and the Praetorian Guard once again strengthened, as the societies perception of the apparent heir Gaius was moulded by his close relationship with Macro. However, this relationship became strained, as Gaius feared the power the Guard had over Rome and eventually resulted in the killing of Macro and his wife. The development of the Principate was largely changed in 51 AD when Burrus assumed the position of Prefect, and as Nero became the Princeps. Burrus, alongside Seneca, undertook many of the burdens from the Princeps, regulating imperial policies and administration duties, further cementing the Praetorian Guards judicial role and the change in the Principates responsibilities.

Nero and Tiberius were two leaders who were liked by the public. Both starting their reigns young, Nero and Tiberius accomplished many things. Gaining the public’s eye, Nero gave Claudius a lavish funeral and personally delivered the oration in person. He founded a colony at Antium consisting of praetorian veterans, he gave the public an immense variety of entertainments, and even introduced his own style of architecture. These accomplishments all played a role in how the public adored him. Giving the public positive ideas will gain their trust, but unfortunately, he does not keep their trust. As Nero became older, his accomplishments became less and less, he began turning into someone who was in it for the money. His turning point was when he bankrupted Rome, once this happened Nero was neither trusted or liked.

Even though he was extremely unpopular, being in possession of the wealth he was, he was able to buy his way through the senate to the height of power. Caesar had majestically rose to power, partaking in every major position there was, using his political ingenious in his attempt to gain full control of Rome. After Crassus had died in battle, and Caesars’ army defeated and killed Pompey, he was quick to mop up all his opposition from the senate and the oligarchs across the Mediterranean and throughout Rome, in his first step to his dictatorship, his dictatorship being the final step to the republics decline. After defeating all of his enemies, Julius Caesar was granted a 10-year dictatorship for purposes of restoring the republic, similar to the title that Sulla had granted himself many years previous. However he constituted himself as the Divine King or Ruler of Rome, essentially a REX, yet as said before, since the founding of the Republic, the Romans prided themselves on freedom from the Etruscan King, and just the term ‘King’ went against the republic mentality. Eventually killed in plot involving over 60 senators, the death of Caesar concluded the decline of the Republic.

Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian hereinafter referred to “Augustus”, was given the title of imperium by age of 19, to gain this, he amassed a private army and marched on the Senate in Revenge for his adopted father’s murder. Augustus developed a peaceful and cultural Ancient Rome . In contrast, both Caesar and Sulla before him, were appointed to dictator under the Lex Valeria (Valerian law) , both had ultimate goals of monarchy, but where Caesar, used the people to ascertain if this would be accepted , Sulla ruled with an iron fist.

Tiberius was a significant Julio-Claudian emperor who applied a great deal of contributions to the Roman Empire during his reign… The Julio-Claudian dynasty refers to the first five Roman Emperors: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula (also known as Gaius), Claudius, and Nero and the family to which they belonged. They ruled the Roman Empire from its formation, in the second half of the 1st century 27 BC, until AD 68, when the last of the line, Nero, committed suicide. The ancient historical writers, Suetonius and Tacitus, write from the point of view of the Roman senatorial aristocracy, and

Tiberius, who served as emperor from 14 to 37 AD, began his rule after the death of his father-in-law, Augustus. Tiberius was a weak ruler, and he understood that ruling Rome was like “holding a wolf by the ears.” When conflict arose in Europe, Tiberius sent his nephew, Germanicus, to deal with it. Germanicus did his job, and this resulted in Tiberius fearing the newest war-hero. To avoid the issue, Germanicus was appointed governor of the remote eastern provinces by his uncle. After the sudden death of Germanicus, people believed that Tiberius had poisoned him. He denied this, but the accusations never died. When he was in need of advice, Tiberius sought the assistance of Sejanus, a cavalry officer and town cheat. Tiberius sought the

On the 23rd of September 63BC a baby boy was born. Little did his family know that this amazing child was going to be one of the greatest politicians in Rome, he was also going to touch the lives of many Roman Citizens and to be remembered by thousands of people many years after his death. He was to rule an empire that stretched from Spain to Judea. Turn the Mediterranean Sea into a peaceful Roman Lake and was eventually to be worshipped as a god. The future Emperor of Rome was called Gaius Julius Octavious, whom we all know now as Augustus.

Nero’s rise to power was a “long road full of treachery.” (T.V.) It was also full of change such as his name he was not always know as Nero his name was Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus until his dad had died and his mom married her widowed uncle, who was the emperor of the time, and they changed it to Nero Claudius Divi Claudius Filius Caesar Agustus Germanicus. Later she convinced him to name Nero heir to the throne and allow him take his daughter Octavia as his wife. His adopted brother was reaching age to take the throne but he mysteriously died, “Many suspect that Nero poisoned him.” (biograpy.com, 2017) So, as one can see Nero was a very shady character who would stop at nothing to seize and hold the throne.

However, before he did, the infamous Emperor set out to kill all his political and military opposers. Generals such as Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian were forced to flee Rome. Nero’s death plunged Rome into a chaotic and historically bloody civil war, parties vying for power battled in the city streets of Rome. Servius Galba, the Imperator in charge of the Upper German Army, decided to storm Rome, not knowing that Nero was dead and no longer in power. The Praetorian Guards were not only a military powerhouse but the personal bodyguards of the Emperors and the only military legions stationed throughout mainland Italy. They had more than enough resources to wage war against other Roman legions. Galba had promised to reward the Praetorian Guard who deserted Nero and promised to serve him in order to gain their full power. Dr. Sandra Ottley writes that “it was the support that Galba received from the Praetorian Prefect...and the Praetorian Guard that helped ensure his eventual success.” It was then that the Senate named him Emperor. It is completely possible that even then, the Senate was being controlled by the Praetorian Guard. Years

Emperor Nero, infamously known as one of the most malevolent, oppressive, and tyrannical leader throughout history, was the last ruler of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. He was born outside Rome in Antium and his mother married his great uncle, Emperor Claudius, in order for her son to be the next Emperor of Rome. It wasn’t apparent that her son was to become one of the most feared and cruel leaders in Roman history from 54 CE to 68 CE. By examining his achievements and failures as an emperor, his influences and changes over the entire economic, political and social spectrum are revealed.

After Caesar’s victory in Gaul, he was made dictator of the Roman Empire around 47 BCE. He was the first dictator to be awarded dictatorship for life and was so adored that his birth month, July, was renamed after him. His position as dictator bestowed upon him command of the all Roman legions and provinces, financial control, foreign policy decisions and power over the Senate. He appointed a large number of his supporters to the Senate firmly establishing his control of the Roman Empire.

According to Barrett, Pallus also allowed Agrippina access to the finances of the Empire whilst he was the rationibus. In return, Agrippina made it possible for his brother to take on the role AS the Procurator of Judaea from the year AD 53.

Consular Came from noble families – senators who had achieved office of consul and were respected because of their experience and authority