CLST 201 Lecture Notes - Augustan History, Decebalus, Cura Annonae
15 Apr 2014
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Sources: cassius dio, pliny the younger, historia augusta (4th c. ) Was highly interested in conquering parts of dacia. Invaded dacia: this began under domitian (when king decebalus of. So invasion of dacia was important to restore peace (end rebellions) 50,000 new slaves, huge wealth meant great building program in. Senate named trajan optimus princeps = the best leader : trajan was a great emperor had many enlightened economic, social programs. This was dangerous for the future: top officials lacked military experience and control over army: too many expenses! First chose lucius ceionius commodus died 138 though. So his second choice was antoninus pius (made sure of this so he had. Antoninus adopt commodus" son lucius verus and also marcus aurelius) Were equal rulers, powers divided: eventually led to formal division of. Empire: was unlucky in finances and military, he wanted peace, but ended up fighting wars for most of his reign. Border wars all over: 161-166 in scotland, parthia.
