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Like most Roman emperors, Tiberius (42 BC 37 AD) followed the examples set by his predecessor, the posthumously deified Augustus. Tiberius’ accession to leadership and succession of Augustus was not one of intention. An alternate to Augustus’ grandsons Gaius and Lucius, Tiberius was a successful military commander strategically stationed in Germany and eventually the Balkans, far away from the brothers whom Augustus favored for leadership. (more…)

The first and most obvious question that should be asked in reference to this essay is what era the question is referring to. Although there is a considerable body of literature on Roman slavery, limitations of space preclude discussions of the whole of Roman history, and with this in mind I have decided to concentrate here upon the early imperial period. (more…)