03-11-2003, 03:25 PM
Salve,<br>
<br>
The title did not exactly take on the meaning of <em>princeps</em>, but <em>imperator</em> and <em>princeps</em> came to be exclusively applied to the emperor(s) or intended successor(s), <em>Imperator</em> being even adopted as the <em>praenomen</em>. These titles were used next to one another and were both employed during the republic as well. They became however the virtual monopoly of the emperors during the empire. Acclamations as <em>imperator</em> were given to those who held the ultimate responsibility, and as all campaigns were under the <em>auspicia</em> of the emperor or heirs designate only they received them. The title of <em>princeps</em> had been in use in the republic as well for the foremost senator, during the empire it was the preserve of the emperor whose power and prestige eclipsed that of his fellow senators by a considerable margin.<br>
<br>
For all matters concerning emperors and military affairs:<br>
<br>
Campbell, B., <em>The emperor and the Roman army 31BC-AD235</em> (Oxford 1984) 468p.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
<br>
The title did not exactly take on the meaning of <em>princeps</em>, but <em>imperator</em> and <em>princeps</em> came to be exclusively applied to the emperor(s) or intended successor(s), <em>Imperator</em> being even adopted as the <em>praenomen</em>. These titles were used next to one another and were both employed during the republic as well. They became however the virtual monopoly of the emperors during the empire. Acclamations as <em>imperator</em> were given to those who held the ultimate responsibility, and as all campaigns were under the <em>auspicia</em> of the emperor or heirs designate only they received them. The title of <em>princeps</em> had been in use in the republic as well for the foremost senator, during the empire it was the preserve of the emperor whose power and prestige eclipsed that of his fellow senators by a considerable margin.<br>
<br>
For all matters concerning emperors and military affairs:<br>
<br>
Campbell, B., <em>The emperor and the Roman army 31BC-AD235</em> (Oxford 1984) 468p.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
