Scullard claims that Tiberius ‘acted firmly within the sphere of his proconsular imperium’. Raaflab adds that ‘Tiberius has the extra bonus of loyalty with the army due to his long standing role as military commander.’ In doing so he endeavored to gain more popularity in the army, which Scullard describes as ‘the first and indispensable need for any successor’. He continued to stabilize it, where he enforced reforms such as lengthening the term of legionaries to 25 years and imposing stricter punishments, Suetonius states that ‘Tiberius imposed the severest discipline on his men: reviving obsolete methods of punishment or branding them the ignominy for misbehaviors’. This impacted the efficiently and stability of the army. In addition, he increased the power
The Duties of the Caliphs were well organized and up front which Helped Islam become strong and well established (Doc E). The duties of these leaders were to define the meaning of faith, serve as a judge, guard the lands of Islam, and to wage war on anyone who misjudged the faith or did not believe. Many people who had been under control from the Byzantines and Persians saw this as a new way out and took it, After the battle at al-Yarmuk the Byzantine followers decided that they liked the Islam rule better than their own and decided to switch religions because of this new political
In fact, he carefully pieced together a patchwork of powers that allowed him to be an absolute ruler and yet avoid the hatred Caesar aroused as dictator. In Latin, the name Augustus implies both political authority and religious respect. The Romans had for some time called Octavian imperator, a title once awarded to victorious generals that soon became associated with the ruler and thus led to the English word emperor. In 27 BC he was first called princeps (leading man of the state), which later became the official title of the Roman emperors. His imperium, or military authority, extended throughout the empire and was greater than the power of any other governor or
“Somerset and Northumberland were effective and capable rulers” Assess the validity of this interpretation. Throughout the reigns of both Northumberland and Somerset there were inevitably issues and successes on both sides. The factors we can assess are Religion, social and economic and finally foreign policy. Northumberland undoubtedly had his problems, as did Somerset, although it is clear that both were capable rulers it was just the situations they both inherited that caused their downfalls. Northumberland’s religious views were unclear as he seemed to drift between beliefs in order to achieve the most power possible for himself.
He genuinely wanted to see impartial justice delivered in his courts. He also promoted civil law over common law. Wolsey's achievements in law hinge on his pursuit of justice for all, and the endorsment of a progressive legal system. Source 9 supports this because it says 'nor justice better administered.' This shows that Wolsey was a successful chief minister in terms of justice because he saw it as his duty to bring everyone justice no matter how rich they were.
Due to Henry being popular parliament were willing to help finance his invasion. He proved himself a worthy King from the very beginning by personally sening letters asking for help from religious communities and individuals asking for help with his plans. This shows from an early stage that Henry doesn't hold back. His organisation skills from the very early stages led him to being so successful in France as a whole as if he had just jumped straight in with trying to take over France at once, he wouldn't have stood a chance or gained credibility from his men and the French men. Gaining cedibility and respect was very important to Henry.
In Document 2, it shows the Mughals deep Reliance on warfare to support themselves. This large military is what helped them become a major empire in the late 1500’s and early 1600’s. In Document 3, it shows that the respected military of the Turks deeply respect their militaries power. Though this document is from a Hapsburg Ambassador, he may have say fudged a little about how respectable they were, being they were trying to be on the good side of this powerful empire. A quote from another respectable empire, or slightly less biased power like a Chinese ambassador, would help truly show if the Turks had a merit system which solely used military strength as its judgment.
20. The expansion began with Muhammad traveling from mecca to medina. He was able to expand his empire because of muhammads 4 rightly guided caliphates which taught people to act good and defend their country and because of the muslims offering opportunities to persecuted people. Muhammad later came back to Mecca and took over the people inhabiting it. He then built a vast and prosperous empire.
Yes, he protected his people, only to expect payment from them in the form of taxes, gifts and tributes. The pacification of the people caused them to work harder in order to expand the Persian empire, and for Darius to eventually convince himself that he was the supreme ruler of the world. The labor of the subjects of the empire was exploited on a large scale through taxation, forced labor, and mandatory military service. The king exercised absolute authority, and rebellions were discouraged through a system of spies known as the “eyes and ears of the king.” Rather than envying the Persians for enjoying hundreds of years of peace, the Greeks pitied the subjects of the Persian
This was one of the ways in which he rebuilt the royal finances which eventually left his son with a fortune. He also used dynastic royal marriages to establish his dynasty in England and help maintain peace. One of the marriages arranged was between his daughter, Margaret Tudor and James IV of Scotland. This showed that Henry took his vision of peace seriously as it meant that James' descendants would have claim to the throne. Overall, although Henry's reign faced hardships by plots and conspiracies against him it is said that 'by the standards of his time, the king was remarkably merciful in dealing with those who threatened his throne', which again contradicts the traditional characteristics associated with him.