Augustus and Caligula Discussion

Purpose

To analyze Roman society under Augustus.

Theme

The theme of this module’s discussion board is power and authority.

Readings

Please read the following:

• Deed of the Deified Augustus  Download Deed of the Deified Augustus
• Letters of Pliny and Trajan  Download Letters of Pliny and Trajan
• Suetonius on Caligula  Download Suetonius on Caligula

Directions

Please answer ONE of the following questions:

• Compare the “Res Gestae Divi Augusti” to the “Suetonius on Caligula”. How is the power of the emperors portrayed? Are there significant differences from Augustus to Caligula? Why?
• Compare the “Deeds of Augustus” to the “Letters of Pliny and Trajan”. How do the two emperors seem to administrator power and authority over a vast region? How do you account for any changes between the two administrations? Do either seem to have a strong centralized administration? Why or why not?

 

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