Caligula accepted the powers of the Principate as conferred by the senate and entered Rome amid a partisan crowd that hailed him as our baby and our star. Caligula described himself as the first emperor who was admired by everyone in all the world, from the rising to the setting sun. He was loved by many because he was not Tiberius.
To gain support, he granted bonuses to the military, including the Praetorian Guard, city troops and the army outside Italy. Caligula, by Imperial decree, ended treason trials, and restored exiled traitors to positions of influence. He rewarded loyal patricians by altering the imperial tax system. He also banished certain sexual deviants and put on lavish spectacles for the public, including gladiatorial games.
In October 37 AD Caligula became seriously ill. He quickly recovered, but the illness marked a turning point. Afterwards the emperor became a murderous tyrant, killing off or exiling those who opposed or were close to him. His uncle Claudius was spared only because Caligula preferred to keep him as a laughing stock.
• Thomas about 7 years ago
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Caligula accepted the powers of the Principate as conferred by the senate and entered Rome amid a partisan crowd that hailed him as our baby and our star. Caligula described himself as the first emperor who was admired by everyone in all the world, from the rising to the setting sun. He was loved by many because he was not Tiberius.
To gain support, he granted bonuses to the military, including the Praetorian Guard, city troops and the army outside Italy. Caligula, by Imperial decree, ended treason trials, and restored exiled traitors to positions of influence. He rewarded loyal patricians by altering the imperial tax system. He also banished certain sexual deviants and put on lavish spectacles for the public, including gladiatorial games.
In October 37 AD Caligula became seriously ill. He quickly recovered, but the illness marked a turning point. Afterwards the emperor became a murderous tyrant, killing off or exiling those who opposed or were close to him. His uncle Claudius was spared only because Caligula preferred to keep him as a laughing stock.
ahab about 7 years ago
Our tyrant’s illness preceded his tainted election.
RAGs about 7 years ago
Where’s the sickle to go with his hammer?
Dtroutma about 7 years ago
But he has bone spurs and can’t lift the hammer, or serve his country as his “mlitary school” training prepared him to do in Viet Nam!
Mr. Blawt about 7 years ago
He has his hammer, we all look like nails.