Christianity’s emergence in the 1st century CE changed the Roman world. its rise was not without difficulty however, as the historian Tacitus shows in his account of Nero’s persecution.
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Tacitus on the end of the Republic
This is a brief excerpt from Tacitus’s Annals on the differences between the Roman Republic and the Roman Emperor. There is a great deal of judgement and condemnation here. Be sure to read this in conjunction with your various course materials on this period for in-depth context.
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Britain and Boudicca’s Revolt (includes secondary source)
The diverse tribes of northern Europe, including the Celtic Britons, presented interesting challenges for their Roman conquerors.
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Emperor Claudius Enlarges the Senate
During the 1st century CE, the government of Rome changed. While the Senate still served as (supposedly) the government of the Empire, the Emperor held enormous power to shape the Senate.
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Rome: Republic and Empire
For nearly a thousand years, from a city-state to a massive empire, Rome was the high water mark of the classical era in the west, absorbing vast amounts of territory and assimilating countless cultural groups.
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