Relations with SPQR

Question 1

Plebs

Answer 1

Tacitus: seduced the soldiery with gifts, the people with corn
Res Gestae: Reinforced the treasury with my own funds
Res Gestae: In my own name gave a show of gladiators

Question 2

Equestrians

Answer 2

Suet: nominated others from the equestrian order

Question 3

Senate

Answer 3

Rocky, but not always negative
Tacitus: how many remained who had seen the republic?
Tacitus: Forbidden senators … entering Egypt (without his express permission)
Suetonius: resolved to every six months choose a new council