Emperors of Rome Episode XI - Tiberius the Reluctant Emperor
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Dec 15, 2014 Tiberius the Reluctant Emperor: A discussion on Tiberius' rise to power, his reluctance to become emperor, the challenges he faced, including a mutiny among the German legions, and the potential successors to the throne in the Julian-Claudian family.
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Tiberius's Lineage
- Tiberius's lineage was more aristocratic than Augustus's own father.
- This high birth, combined with his mother's marriage to Augustus, connected him to the imperial family.
Tiberius's Military Development
- Tiberius's aristocratic upbringing and Augustus's influence positioned him for military success.
- He had a natural understanding of military matters and was placed in important positions by Augustus.
Tiberius's Military Accomplishments
- Tiberius spent 22 years securing the Roman Empire's northern borders in Germany and Pannonia.
- He maintained these volatile boundaries as Augustus focused on consolidating the empire, not expanding it.