Praetorian Guard: Roman Elite Unit Tasked With Protecting, But Also Involved In Confinement, Spying, Threats And Murder
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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Every ruler wants his bodyguard to protect him against political opponents, people’s wrath, and personal enemies. No wonder Emperor Augustus (predecessor of Julius Cesar), strengthening his Empire, came to the same conclusion – he wanted to be protected.
We know that the reign of Augustus initiated an era of relative peace known as the Pax Romana. He accomplished a lot for the Empire. He reformed the Roman system of taxation, developed networks of roads with an official courier system, established a standing army, created official police and fire-fighting services for Rome, and rebuilt much of the city during his reign.
He also decided to introduce an armed unit for his personal use.
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