Roman empire trajan 117ad

rome becomes an empire

By ashleyrebekah
  • The First Triumvirate (60-50 bc)

    The First Triumvirate (60-50 bc)

    Julius Caesar, Gnaeus Pompey, Licinius Crassus helped bring end to Republic.
  • The Second Triumvirate ( 43-33 bc )

    The Second Triumvirate ( 43-33 bc )

    Caesar’s murder did not save the Republic.
  • The Second Triumvirate (43-33 bc)

    The Second Triumvirate (43-33 bc)

    43 BC, Secon Triumvirate took power – Caesars adopted son, Octavian; loyal officer
  • The Second Trimvirate (43-33 bc)

    The Second Trimvirate (43-33 bc)

    Lepidus pushed aside; Antony, Octavian agreed to govern half the empire each, Octavian in west, Antony in East.
  • New Political Order

    New Political Order

    Octavian decided it impossible to return Rome to republican form of government. Created new political order, known today as the empire.
  • New Title

    New Title

    In 27 BC, Senate gave Octavian title Augustus, “the revered one”.
    Title a religious honor; able to wear laurel and oak leaf crown.
  • Julio-Claudians and Flavians

    Julio-Claudians and Flavians

    Augustus died AD 14, empire ruled by Caesar’s relatives for 54 years. Julio-Claudian Emperors’ abilities varied widely.
  • Flavians

    Flavians

    Following Nero’s death, Civil wars raged in Rome. Four military leaders claimed throne in turn.
  • The Good Emperors

    The Good Emperors

    AD 96, new line of emperors establishes – Good Emperors.
  • The Good Emperors

    The Good Emperors

    Five Rulers governed Rome for almost a century.
  • The Good Emperors

    The Good Emperors

    From provinces different than Rome, continued opening Roman imperial society.