CLA233H1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Lex Papia Poppaea, Capitoline Hill, Lex Julia
Document Summary
Roman historian who wrote books from the foundation of the city . Told the story of how a roman should live. Provides influences and examples for romans to follow (exemplum) Wrote during the principate (period of augustus" rule) Wrote stories of creation (romulus and remus) 7 kings of rome: romulus, numas, tulla, ancus, tarquinius, servius, tarquinius superbus. During 7th and 6th centuries bce, rome ruled by kings (1st 4 are myths, last 3 are real) After the dictatorship of caesar, he championed a return of the republic. Attacked m. antony in a series of speeches, claiming he was a threat to republican order. The first emperor of the roman empire. Was caesar"s heir to the throne, while m. antony was consul. Became the sole ruler of rome after defeating m. antony. Leads a series of political reforms resulting in the roman peace .
