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| A small collection of pictures from Hadrian's Villa on the road to Tivoli when you drive from Rome. As a ward of Trajan, Hadrian distinguished himself as a commander and as an administrator. He was chosen as Trajan's successor. Hadrian's reign was vigorous and judicious. Abandoning the aggressive policy of Trajan in Asia, he withdrew to the boundary of the Euphrates in Palestine. In 132 he put down the insurrection of the Hebrew leader Bar kokba with great severity. Hadrian traveled extensively in the empire, stabilizing government and adorning the cities. In Germany he built great protective walls, and in Britain he had Hadrian's Wall built. He also patronized the arts; his regard for the youth Antinoüs was recorded by sculptors and architects. As his successor he chose Antoninus Pius. Click on the pictures to see them large. |
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