chapter 2.3 augustus' reign : augustus secures peace Flashcards
what was Augustus’ main message throughout this point in his career ?
‘pax augusta’ - the peace of Augustus
what was Augustus, reaction to the uprisings of distant provinces of the empire?
he would fight back and reclaim the territory and calm the situation
what message did Augustus want poets to show about the end of the civil wars and the need for his wars ?
he wanted to show that the time of civil war was over and all wars from now on were for the good of the empire and expansion
what was one problem with communicating the message about the end of the civil wars and the need for his wars ?
Rome wasn’t at peace and people weren’t happy
what 3 prescribed sources did Augustus used to portray the message of peace ?
Propertius - war and peace
Propertius - chaste and faithful
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