... and were chosen carefully for the skills they could transfer to the governed area. Not only was their role military, but they were also responsible for maintaining good relations with local client kings, to help the process of Romanisation become more acceptable. After the Roman invasion, Britain's economy became more Romanised. Procurators, who, although socially inferior to governors, had direct access to the Emperor, controlled the financial administration of Britain. This shows the importance placed on the issue of financial administration - that the role would be given to such a high ranking party. Most peaceful provinces were run by the Senate, but the whole of Britain was under the Emperor's control, suggesting in a way that it was not fully Romanised, as it had to be under strict control in order to prevent revolt. Although Britons had some influence in the running of their country, governors were chosen from the ...

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