Question

What ideas would you borrow from ancient Rome to run your empire? Why? What mistakes made by Roman leaders you would want to avoid?

Answer 1

The Roman Empire began in 27 BCE when Augustus became the sole ruler of Rome.

Augustus and his successors tried to maintain the imagery and language of the Roman Republic to justify and preserve their personal power.

Beginning with Augustus, emperors built far more monumental structures, which transformed the city of Rome

Answer 2

The Roman Empire began in 27 BCE when Augustus became the sole ruler of Rome.

Augustus and his successors tried to maintain the imagery and language of the Roman Republic to justify and preserve their personal power.

Beginning with Augustus, emperors built far more monumental structures, which transformed the city of Rome