CC 302 Lect. 16a

Lecture 16a

Augustus’ Successors

General perspectives

1. Augustus a hard act to follow
2. exaggerated reports of decadence

I. Tiberius (A.D. 14-37); Sejanus, maiestas trials, Capri

II. Gaius Caligula (A.D. 37-41); his horse as consul (A.D. 39)

III. Claudius (A.D. 41-54); Messallina, Agrippina; Britain

IV. Nero (A.D. 54-68); Seneca, Burrus; Rome burning and Christians: odio humani generis (Tacitus); Golden House and Colossus

Test #2 next Tuesday. Please bring #2 pencils and bluebooks.