Ancient / Classical History

Roman Emperor - Hadrian

The reign of the good Roman emperor Hadrian, which lasted from A.D. 117-138, was a period of building, consolidation of the empire, and reform.

Hadrian was the Roman emperor responsible for the wall across Britain named for him.

Events in the reign of Trajan and Nerva that were significant for Hadrian's reign and events of significance in Hadrian's reign

From your Guide. In order to protect Roman Britian from the Picts, Hadrian ordered the building of a fortified wall across Britain.

From Ancient History Sourcebook, biography of Hadrian, by Aelius Spartianus.

Section of Cassius Dio on the Emperor Hadrian.

Biography of Hadrian (A.D. 117-138) by Herbert W. Benario. Presents the life, career, and offices of Hadrian and the sources.

Shows the sequence of events from Caesar's landing in Britain, through the withdrawal of Roman troops in Britain to the Pictish invasions of Britain.

Five multiple choice, self-grading questions on the good emperors, especially Hadrian.