How Roman Empire was spread in the world ?

which he initiated, was a time of peace and prosperity hitherto unknown and would last over 200 years.

Following Augustus’ death, power passed to his heir,

Tiberius, who continued many of the emperor’s policies but lacked the strength of character and vision which so defined

Augustus. This trend would continue

These first five rulers of the empire are referred to as the Julio-Claudian Dynasty

the two family names they descended from

Julius and Claudius. Although Caligula has become notorious for his depravity and apparent insanity

his early rule was commendable as was that of his successor, Claudius, who expanded Rome’s power and territory in Britain

less so was that of Nero. Caligula and Claudius were both assassinated in office (Caligula by his Praetorian

These four rulers were Galba, Otho,

Galba assumed rule

almost instantly proved unfit for the responsibility

Vitellius proved no more fit to rule than Galba had been, as he almost instantly engaged in luxurious entertainments

feasts at the expense of his duties

The legions declared for General Vespasian as emperor and marched on Rome. Vitellius was murdered by

Vespasian’s men, and Vespasian took power exactly one year from the day Galba had first ascended to the throne.

Vespasian founded the Flavian Dynasty which was characterized by massive building projects, economic prosperity

saw the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE which buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

This meant taking a more relaxed approach to ancient Jewish laws about food and circumcision.

It was a slap in the face for Jewish tradition

As the Christian movement began to accept non-Jewish members

In so doing, it gradually became a new and separate religion.

Despite its growing popularity

Christianity was sometimes misunderstood and membership could bring enormous risks.

Although the followers of Jesus were working hard to spread the message