Hadrian and his Reign
by M. K. Thornton, Tallahassee (Fla.)
Contents
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| Part One: Hadrian, Unifier of the Empire |
433 |
I. Introduction |
433 |
| II. Traditional Elements in Hadrian's Administration |
434 |
1. Augustan Policy of Containment |
435 |
2. Augustan Respect for the Senate |
437 |
3. Hadrian's Use of Titles |
439 |
4. Hadrian's Use of Religion |
443 |
a) Jupiter |
443 |
b) Rome and Venus |
445 |
| III. Innovations of Hadrian |
445 |
1. Change in Attitude Toward the Provinces |
446 |
a) Emphasis on the Importance of the Provinces |
446 |
b) Extensive Building Program |
450 |
c) Use of Journeys for Political Purposes |
451 |
2. Changes in the Army |
453 |
3. Changes in the Law |
454 |
4. Changes in the Religion |
455 |
a) Introduction of a new god Sol |
456 |
b) Introduction of the Cult of Emperor-Worship |
458 |
| IV. Conclusions |
459 |
| Part Two: Hadrian in Recent Research |
460 |
I. 'Forschungsbericht' 1953-1972 |
460 |
1. General |
460 |
2. Sources |
461 |
3. Religion |
462 |
| II. Bibliography |
464 |
