11: The Princeps and the Revolution

The segments of this lecture are:

• 11a: Introduction
• 11b: Augustus and the Principate
• 11c: Roman Propaganda
• 11d: The Twelve Caesars
• 11e: Conclusions

Important terms, concepts, individuals, and events:

Second Triumvirate, Princeps, Cleopatra, maximum proconsular imperium, tribunician power, pontifex maximus, emperor cult, Res Gestae, Aeneid, Tiberius, Nero, Year of Four Emperors, Vespasian

Questions for consideration: 

1. What were the major differences between the First Triumvirate and the Second Triumvirate?
2. Besides control of the Roman army, what were the three major components of Augustus's Principate?
3. What were the obvious strengths of the Principate, and what were the obvious weaknesses?