Literature head of the Roman Empire almost always referred to as "Roman Emperor".However, this is not entirely correct.The fact that the word "emperor" - the title is quite an honor, which is given to commanders after the victory.The title does not mean the post.
Since the time of Gaius Julius Caesar Head of State has always received the title of Emperor.This title is awarded to other people.However, the "Roman Emperor" was originally - a military leader, commander, celebrated a triumph over the victory in the battle.Subsequently, the title began to apply more to the governor of the state.In this regard, the country itself came to be called an empire.
all the Roman emperors were different people.Some were wise rulers, and other famous tyrants, and others could behave like real fools fourth made some innovations, sometimes not related to the administration of the state.For example, the first emperor, grew a beard, began to Adrian.Up to this point shaven chin was considered good manners.
According to many historians, it was during the reign of the Roman state reached the top of the territorial and military power.
often pretenders to the throne clashed.Disputes are resolved, usually on a battlefield.In some cases, the Roman emperor reached his goal.However, not every ruler subsequently managed to maintain its position at the head of the state.For example, some rulers may have been on the throne for thirty years, and the others could not survive two months.
should be noted that there were no clear lines of power transmission.The Roman emperor appointed his son or successor (if there was no heir) chose the closest challenger of his surroundings.It is enough to impose a heavy responsibility on the candidate.
first Roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian (63 BC. E. Of '14 BC. E.), Was the adopted son of Gaius Julius Caesar."August" - a title that is assigned only to the gods.Later it began to wear the title and the Roman emperors.For the first emperor of the title of "August" was the second name.Later descendants began to call him or just Octavian August August.It should be noted that the governor did not want to be called a dictator.August Octavian became pritsepsom (first citizen), but power in the state was boundless.
Over the 400 years of the Roman Empire was in power for several dynasties.But only two of them, Caesars and the institute of antoniano, more than any other contributed to the development and strengthening of the state.
"Golden Age" of the Roman Empire is considered to be the era of the reign Antonianov.In the state of power transmitted mainly the adopted successor.In '98 the throne, so went the best Roman emperor Trajan (Marcus Ulpius).This ruler was famous for justice.He strictly enforce the law in the country, helping the poor.During his reign, Italy was all the bread itself.Thus, the country stopped more dependent on supplies from Egypt.
At the end of the I century great power have become a Praetorian Guard.She could overthrow or even kill, at its discretion unwanted ruler.In the Roman Empire to the II century formed several armies, who could choose themselves emperors.
In recent years the state rapidly waned.Besides the fact that the Western Roman Empire could not defend against external enemies, devastation reigned in the country.The authorities, officials, emperors robbed people.Often the locals to escape the cruelty and injustice of their landlords fled the service of the barbarians.
the last Roman emperor, young Romulus Augustus, was deposed in 467, the leader of the barbarian tribes.Since then, the Western Roman Empire fell, with her over the ancient era.
