Classical Studies 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Princeps Senatus, Pater Patriae, Octavians

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: Robert Stanley Brown

Document Summary

Augustus settlement is pivotal moment in roman history transition from oligarchic republic to empire ruled over by an emperor. He subjected the earth to the rule (imperio) of the roman people. res gestae diui augusti (achievements of the divine augustus) Inscription put up by augustus; statement of his achievements that comes from his office . Interesting to see how he put a spin on what he did trying to figure out just what he did ad with what attitude is not straightforward. Idea that augustus completed the empire parthians would disagree he managed to settle things and establish the empire to come. Barefoot = more humble type of image, connected with the earth that is italy itself. Baby tugging at garment children imagery in augustan propaganda: future on augustus" mind, making a rome that had a future was extremely important, idea of repopulation after civil war (many deaths in battle)