Assignment: Roman Civilization
• From what you have read in the lectures as well as the textbook and sources, assessments of Tiberius' reign, while having some positive qualities, are decidedly mixed. What are some of the positive qualities asserted by historians such as Paterculus? Why are historians such as Tacitus and Suetonius so negative towards his reign?
• Did Augustus "restore the Republic?" Explain with regards to his First and Second Settlements, as well as his efforts at propaganda and morality laws.
• In his Res Gestae Divi Augusti, Augustus lists his accomplishments from his rise to prominence in 44 BC to the end of his time as emperor? Can you list some of his positive accomplishments? That being said, what parts of his autobiography has he "spun" to show him in a favorable light? Read the excerpt from Suetonius' Life of Augustus. How does this excerpt compare with that of the Res Gestae? Do you think this behavior related somewhat to his positive accomplishments while he was emperor? Make sure to cite at least 4 or 5 specific examples at length from both Augustus' autobiography as well as Suetonius' Life of Augustus when answering this question!
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.