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Therefore, a massive propaganda campaign was initiated to justify Flavian rule as having been predetermined through divine providence. As early as 70, rumours circulated of Vespasian healing the sick and raising the dead in Egypt. At the same time, Flavian propaganda emphasised Vespasians role as a bringer of peace following the crisis of 69. ... The Flavians also controlled public opinion through literature. Vespasian approved histories written under his reign, assuring biases against him were removed, while also giving financial rewards to contemporary writers. The ancient historians that lived through the period such as Tacitus, Suetonius, Josephus and Pliny the Elder speak suspiciously well of Vespasian while condemning the emperors that came before him. Tacitus admits that his status was elevated by Vespasian, Josephus identifies Vespasian as a patron and savior, and Pliny dedicated his Natural Histories to Vespasian, Titus. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flavian_dynasty#Propaganda
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:33:05 +0000

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