|
This is a free sample preview of the essay
Vespasian
Beginning of essay
,
Latin in full CAESAR US AUGUSTUS, original name TITUS FLAVIUS
US (b. Nov. 17?, AD 9, Reate [Rieti], Latium--d. June 24, 79),
Roman emperor (AD 69-79) who, though of humble birth, became the founder
of the Flavian dynasty after the civil wars that followed Nero's death in
68. His fiscal reforms an ....
Middle of essay
....For
these achievements he was awarded triumphal honours and appointed to two
priesthoods, and in 51 he became consul. But, on Claudius' death in 54,
Narcissus, whose power had been waning, was driven to suicide; and for a
time Vespasian received no further appointment. About 63 he obtained the
proconsulate of Africa, where his extreme financial rigour made him so
unpopular that on one occasion the people pelted him with turnips. There
was no ground for suspecting personal enrichment, but the rep.... |
| Number of words: 2436 |
Approximate pages: 9 |
|
Need help with writing your essay? Sign up today to view the rest of this paper and get unlimited access to over 45000 other essays just
like it. Some other sites charge you for each essay, but here at EssayPal we give you full access to our entire database for one low subscription
fee. Thousands of other students around the world have realized what an affordable deal this is and have become members. Come see what
you are missing out on. Once you've become a member, you will not go back to the other term paper sites either.
| Length |
Type |
Price |
PayPal |
| 30 days |
recurring |
$19.95 |
| 90 days |
recurring |
$39.95 |
| 180 days |
non-recurring |
$69.95 |
|
|
|
