Key Roman Emperor- A Brief Summary

This article provides a brief summary of the Roman Empire, emperor by emperor, focusing on key rulers and their contributions or notable events. Given the vast history of the Roman Empire (from 27 BCE to 476 CE in the West, and continuing in the East as the Byzantine Empire), this article will cover the most significant emperors in a concise manner, spanning the Julio-Claudian dynasty to the fall of the Western Roman Empire.