Assess the contribution and impact of Tiberius as princeps

Assess the contribution and impact of Tiberius as princeps
• After Augustus’s death Tiberius reluctantly took on the role as princeps
• He started off with great promise for his dealings with mutinies among the frontiers and his contribution to foreign policy was carried out with real statesmanship (Tacitus admits to this)
• However his trust of the lecherous Sejanus and his retirement to Capri (with his minor building program), prove to have left the most impacting marks on his career

Tiberius’ Foreign Policy (provincial and frontier):
– Tiberius’ government of the empire was carried out with real statesmanship. Even Tacitus admits this

Provincial Policy:
– Tiberius recognised Rome’s responsibility for the welfare of provincials, and would tolerate no abuses by governors or the Roman business class
– Maintained strict discipline of troops in the provinces – secured frontiers by diplomacy if possible
- Tacitus: “Tiberius...