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Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Domitian
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, describes the emperor Domitian, the last emperor in the Flavian dynasty.
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Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Disputed Succession
In this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, you read about the influence of the military in choosing four emperors in one year.
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Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Vespasian
This passage from the 1901 textbook of William Morey discusses the beginning of the Flavian dynasty and its first emperor, Vespasian.
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Outlines of Roman History: Five Good Emperors: Reign of Nerva
William Morey's 1901 textbook covers the five good emperors, the first of whom is Nerva.
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Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
Friesian School
Friesian: Kings and Emperors
This resource provides a list of the known chieftains and a description of their involvement in the damage of Roman power.
Other
Women in the Ancient World: Women in Ancient Rome
The status, role, and daily life of women in ancient Rome is revealed in discussions of the Vestal Virgins, the changed legal status of the Augustan Reformation, slavery, and so on.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Ancient Rome Timeline for Kids
Students can study the events and timeline of Ancient Rome on this site. Learn about how this powerful civilization ruled much of Europe for many centuries.
Able Media
Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
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Outlines of Roman History: Reorganization of Empire: The Reign of Constantine
In this entry from William Morey's 1901 textbook you will read about Constantine and the changes he made that had a lasting effect on the Roman Empire.
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Outlines of Roman History: Reorganization of Empire: Successors of Constantine
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, tells of the fate of the Roman Empire after the death of Constantine.
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Outlines of Roman History: Fall of the Western Empire
This last entry in William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about the final demise of the Roman Empire in the West, the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Outlines of Roman History: Reorganization of Empire: The Reign of Diocletian
The reign of Diocletian is discussed in this article from William Morey's 1901 textbook. Check out the chart that shows how the Roman Empire was split into East and West.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Divine Augustus
This is a translation of an extensive Roman work on Augustus and his reign. His family, family history, childhood, the loss of his father, his military career, and more are discussed in this extensive study of his life.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The Roman Emperors
Kids learn about the emperors of Ancient Rome on this site. After the fall of the Roman Republic, these powerful leaders ruled much of the known world.
BBC
Bbc: The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome
The Colosseum is a symbol of Roman strength and cruelty. It is a testimony to the achievements the Romans made to architecture and engineering. Examine the colosseum from its construction to its use in the cruel games Romans used to...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: The Roman Empire: Who Are You?
Take this quiz to learn which Roman emperor you are most like.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Damnatio Memoriae Roman Sanctions Against Memory
Damnatio memoriae is a term we use to describe a Roman phenomenon in which the government condemned the memory of a person who was seen as a tyrant, traitor, or another sort of enemy to the state. The images of such condemned figures...
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Roman Empire
The Roman Republic was ruled by emperors for over 400 years. Learn interesting details about the most famous one, Caesar Augustus.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Emperor Nero
History for kids provides an overview of the life and controversial leaderhip of the Roman emperor Nero who served in the 1st Century AD.
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Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Titus
William Morey offers a description of the brief reign of Titus in his textbook of 1901.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Aelius Spartianus
Fordham University provdides this very detailed study of the life and leadership of Hadrian. It looks at his background, his reign, and his death.
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Outlines of Roman History: Decline of the Empire: The Times of the Severi
In this entry from Morey's 1901 textbook the decline of the Roman Empire is presented. The Severi emperors ranged from bad to worse, with the exception of Alexander Severus.
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Outlines of Roman History: Decline of the Empire: The Illyrian Emperors
In this article from the 1901 textbook by William Morey, you can read that the Roman empire had a period of stability before its further decline.