Roman Emperor Assessment (Bailey): Details of the Assignment

Roman Emperor Assessment   Due 1/17/2012

Use at least 2 actual print sources and at least 2 highly reputable web-based sources, which might include ABC-Clio and/or Facts On File.  Include a bibliography as well.

Write a short (2 to 3 page TYPED) analytical essay about your of this emperor in which you address the following questions. Include a thesis statement.

Did he make the empire stronger? If so, how? Did he weaken or damage the empire?  If so, how?  Did he uphold and carry forth the concept of Princeps as defined by Augustus Caesar? What are the 3 most important developments during his reign?

You will also be expected to give a short (3 minute) oral presentation.  Presentations will be in class on Tuesday and Wednesday.

                                                2^nd pd              7^th pd

•                     Claudius                      Kehinde          Reid Parker

•                     Vespasian                    Leftwich         Euverard

•                     Domitian                     Lothers            Owen

•                     Nerva                          Wood              Scholer

•                     Trajan                          Rudolph          Carey

•                     Hadrian                       Luster              Logan

•                     Antoninus Pius            Thomas

•                     Marcus Aurelius          Kinman

•                     Commodus                  O’Donnell       Swenson

•                     Septimus Severus        Rich                 Snow

•                     Caracalla                     Porter              Powell