The emperorship began with , who consolidated power by holding several Republican offices simultaneously rather than declaring himself a king.
Historical Report: The Emperor in the Roman World (31 BC–AD 337) The emperor in the Roman world: 31 BC-AD 337
: Communication was often initiated by subjects—private citizens, cities, or associations—who sent embassies to request favors, legal rulings, or financial aid. The emperorship began with , who consolidated power
The emperor served as a unifying symbol for a geographically and culturally diverse empire. The Emperor in the Roman World | PDF - Scribd The emperorship began with