Historical Report: The Emperor in the Roman World (31 BC–AD 337)
: He styled himself Princeps ("First Citizen") to maintain a facade of Republicanism while exercising absolute authority. The emperor in the Roman world: 31 BC-AD 337
The emperor served as a unifying symbol for a geographically and culturally diverse empire. The Emperor in the Roman World | PDF - Scribd Historical Report: The Emperor in the Roman World
: A major portion of the emperor's time was spent hearing appeals and making verdicts, serving as the final legal authority of the Roman world. : The emperor’s vast personal wealth was used
: The emperor’s vast personal wealth was used to provide grain, organize games, and fund massive rebuilding projects, ensuring his popularity with the common people. 3. Religious and Cultural Impact
Contrary to a strictly top-down dictatorship, the Roman emperor functioned largely through a system of "petition and response".