2007-02-27 06:14:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Julius Ceasar would be my choice.
Not only was he a brilliant General but he was well loved by both the troops and the populace if Rome.
As a senator he was responsible for upgrading the water and waste systems and other infrastructure projects.
2007-02-27 07:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by Murray H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a tough choice between two:
Galba, who succeeded Nero and was literally Shanghaied by the Praetorian Guard. He was feeble minded and drooled a lot-----also needed someone to explain the simplest things to hi,.
or Romulus Augustulus, the last Roman Emperor, mockingly titled as the heir of Romulus (one of Rome's legendary founders) and Augustus (first emperor--Augustulus being a diminutive form of the name)
He presided over an "Empire" consisting of Rome itself and some surrounding territory and ended his "rule" in 476 A.D., when Rome was taken.
2007-02-27 07:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by JIMBO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marcus Aurelius was the best administrator and a well loved emperor. Unfortunately his son Commodus was a fool.
2007-02-27 06:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most favorite Marcus Aurelius
Least favorite Caligula
2007-02-27 06:17:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a sucker for Claudius. The idea of being the family nobody, picked on for years, and then becoming emperor appeals to me. Of course, the being murdered part is less appealing, but he made it to the top.
2007-02-27 07:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say Marcus Aurelius. I'm currently reading his book "The Meditations" and it's giving me a whole new look at his character. It's too bad he was stuck with that awful son, Commodus.
2007-02-27 06:23:58 · answer #6 · answered by maryanndertal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marcus Aurelius was the most literate of the lot.
2007-02-27 06:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by SAMUEL ELI 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like Nero, You have admire a guy who knows the appropriate time to whip out his violin and play a tune.
2007-02-27 06:23:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Caesar Augustus as he laid the foundation for Pax Romana.
2007-02-27 08:28:16 · answer #9 · answered by go avs! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Caligula rocks, man.
2007-02-27 06:21:42 · answer #10 · answered by Jabberwock 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋