Propaganda campaign Vespasian
roman aureus depicting vespasian emperor. reverse shows goddess fortuna.
many modern historians note increased amount of propaganda appeared during vespasian s reign. stories of supernatural emperor destined rule circulated in empire. one-third of coins minted in rome under vespasian celebrated military victory or peace. word vindex removed coins not remind public of rebellious vindex. construction projects bore inscriptions praising vespasian , condemning previous emperors. temple of peace constructed in forum well. vespasian approved histories written under reign, ensuring biases against him removed.
vespasian gave financial rewards writers. ancient historians lived through period such tacitus, suetonius, josephus , pliny elder speak suspiciously of vespasian while condemning emperors came before him. tacitus admits status elevated vespasian, josephus identifies vespasian patron , savior, , pliny dedicated natural histories vespasian s son, titus.
those spoke against vespasian punished. number of stoic philosophers accused of corrupting students inappropriate teachings , expelled rome. helvidius priscus, pro-republic philosopher, executed teachings.
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