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What aspects do I talk about when asked about the administration of the Julio Claudian period?

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Claudius, the fourth emperor of the Roman Empire was the first Roman Emperor to be born outside of Italy.

Despite his lack of experience, Claudius was an able and efficient administrator, as well as an ambitious builder. He constructed many roads, aqueducts and canals across the Empire. Claudius's appointment as emperor by the Praetorian Guard damaged his reputation. This was amplified when Claudius became the first emperor to resort to bribery as a means to secure army loyalty. Claudius also rewarded the Praetorian Guard that had named him emperor with 15,000 sesterces.

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