In this comprehensive history of the Roman Empire, Jean Baptiste Louis Crevier provides an in-depth examination of the lives and reigns of the emperors who shaped one of the most powerful civilizations in history. From the reign of Augustus to the end of the empire, Crevier offers a fascinating look at the political and cultural forces that drove the rise and fall of Rome. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.