Slavery in Rome
Slavery in Rome Throughout the period of c. 140 to 31 B.C., the Roman Republic faced many major disputes to its strength. The emperor Caesar Augustus tried to respond to such problems. Some of the reforms he tried were successful and others were not quite successful. During Caesar Augustus’ rule as emperor, 31 B.C. to 74 A.D., he dealt with, the succession to his power, municipal reforms and social reforms. After being involved in a power struggle following Julius Caesar’s death, Augustus wanted to make certain Roman’s peace during any future transfers of power. Augustus died so under the deception that the empire was still a republic, though in actuality the Senate had very little power. As such, Augustus came to the conclusion that he would nominate an heir to his title, and the Senate would vote to approve his selection. In A.D. 4, Augustus nominated Tiberias to be his successor, and the Senate ratified his decision. At this point Augustus’ reform was rather very successful.