Friday, May 13, 2011

Claudius

Claudius-
messed up face
speech impediment
increased women's rights
"Claudius frequently used the term 'Filius Drusi' (son of Drusus) in his titles, in order to remind the people of his legendary father and lay claim to his reputation." 
good administrator 
"During his reign the empire conquered ThraceNoricumPamphyliaLycia andJudaea, and began the conquest of Britain"
"In modern times, some authors have cast doubt on whether Claudius was murdered or merely succumbed to illness or old age."