The Height of Empire unit covers the first two centuries of the Roman Empire, from the Death of Augustus through the reign of the Five Good Emperors, to the Last of the Severan Emperors. (14 to 235 A.D.)
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The Height of Empire unit covers the first two centuries of the Roman Empire, from the Death of Augustus through the reign of the Five Good Emperors, to the Last of the Severan Emperors. (14 to 235 A.D.) |
These pages, along with the reading assignments
suggested below, provide most
of the information required to prepare for
Height of Empire review questions.
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| Height of Empire — Summary of Events |
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| Height of Empire — Major Characters |
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| Timeline of Rome — 14 to 235 A.D. |
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| Wars and Battles of Ancient Rome |
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| Historical Maps — Roman Empire |
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| Outline Maps — Roman Empire |
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| Height of Empire — Lecture Notes |
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| Height of Empire — Homework Questions |
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These books are included in the FIAT LUX Ancient Rome App and can be opened on your tablet or smart phone by clicking on the book cover. We recommend completing two core reading assignments before reviewing study questions.
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Famous Men of Rome by John Haaren 96 credits
Attractive biographical sketches of twenty-eight of the most prominent characters in the history of ancient Rome, from its founding to its fall. Includes most of the best known characters from the kingdom and republic of Rome, as well as the most prominent personages from the imperial age. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination. 4 chapters: Nero to Marcus Aurelius |
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Story of the Romans by Helene Guerber 114 credits
This elementary history of Rome presents short stories of the great heroes, mythical and historical, from Aeneas and the founding of Rome to the fall of the western empire. Around the famous characters of Rome are graphically grouped the great events with which their names will forever stand connected. Vivid descriptions bring to life the events narrated, making history attractive to the young, and awakening their enthusiasm for further reading and study. 12 chapters: Varus Avenged to The Senate of Women |
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Historical Tales: Roman by Charles Morris 139 credits
Starting with the founding of Rome and continuing until the fall of the western empire, the author has emphasized the most important stories from history, and rewritten them in detail in a manner especially interesting to young adults. Familiar characters such as Cincinnatus, Cicero, and Nero are introduced, but so are more obscure characters such as Jugurtha, Vitellius, and Maximinus. Morris is an exceptionally good writer and his books are highly recommended as an enjoyable review for the mature student. 10 chapters: An Imperial Monster to Destruction of Pompey |
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Nero by Jacob Abbott 89 credits
The story of Nero is also the story of much of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. The bloody legacies of the previous emperors Caligula and Claudius are introduced before delving into Nero's own reign of intrigue, murder, and atrocities. The women of the family, including Nero's mother Agrippina, his wife Poppaea, and the empress Messalina, contribute their share of villainy to the tale. The death of Nero provides a pathetic testimony to the cowardice that often underlies tyranny. Entire Book |
The following reading selections are not included in the FIAT LUX app, but can be accessed online at the Heritage History website. See the Book Summaries page for details about these and other books in the Ancient Rome collection.
| Church - Pictures from Roman Life and Story | Death of Germanicus to An Imperial Philosopher (30) |
| Tappan - The Story of the Roman People | The Rest of the Caesars to The Five Good Emperors (2) |
| Harding - The City of the Seven seven | The Empire after Augustus to The Remains of Ancient Rome (2) |
| Church - To the Lions | entire book |
| Church - The Burning of Rome | entire book |