Next time you assign your young historians to write a persuasive essay, use this document as a starting point and support them with a rubric, tips for writing a successful persuasive piece, and a general essay outline.

This encyclopedia from Wikipedia provides an extensive biography of Otto I (912-973 CE), Holy Roman Emperor. This site also includes links to additional information on related subjects.

This is an alphabetized, comprehensive list of Roman emperors and their families, each connected to a linked site.

This site details the life of this wandering emperor. Does a nice job of balancing the good and the questionable information about him. Includes a possible list of places he visited on his extensive travels, as well as his emphasis on...

Good biography of Marcus Aurelius describing the lengthy wait he had to become emperor, the fierce wars he fought, and his stoic philosophy. Also deals with the questions about Commodus and his appointments as co-emperor and emperor.

The Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors provides a complete list of Roman emperors. Click on the desired name to read an illustrated biographical note.

This passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about Trajan, one of Rome's greatest rulers. Included is a chart showing all the Roman provinces and the dates they were acquired.

Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.

History for Kids presents a history of Rome during the period of transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Students learn about this time period, the powers of an emperor, as well as some of the more famous emperors in...

This resource presents detailed information, formatted in a timeline, about Augustus and his successor, Tiberius. It features coin evidence along with genealogy charts. Click the link for the diagram and slide show that describe the...

Quick biography of the last Roman Emperor to rule a united Rome.

Two views on the biography of Romulus Augustulus, his life, reign, and deposition.

A brief summary of Septimius Severus, his coming to power in 193 and the origin of a military monarchy in the Roman Empire, plus the coincidental origination of the term "Europe" and what it meant.

In this section of William Morey's 1901 textbook, he gives an interesting account of Hadrian, an emperor who took great interest in the Roman provinces.

William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, discusses the first emperor after Augustus, Tiberius.

William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, describes the emperor Domitian, the last emperor in the Flavian dynasty.

In this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, you read about the influence of the military in choosing four emperors in one year.

William Morey's 1901 textbook covers the five good emperors, the first of whom is Nerva.

This passage from the 1901 textbook of William Morey discusses the beginning of the Flavian dynasty and its first emperor, Vespasian.

Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.

This article about the first of the Five Good Emperors looks at the reign of Nerva who brought about positive change after a period of chaos.

Biography of Nero contains good, balanced information about this often misunderstood emperor.

This is a biographical history of Diocletian and the Rome of his time. Includes links to other Roman subjects.

This narrative site provides great overview to life in ancient Rome and Roman history. The geography, early settlers, Roman monarchy, Roman conquest of Italy are all mentioned.