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... Already in the Praefatio of Livy’s work the metaphor of the importation of foreign influence is apparent. Livy chooses the annalistic narrative style as the most Roman form possible and a self -construction as an author who valorizes traditional Roman values. These authorial decisions on the modalit ...
... Already in the Praefatio of Livy’s work the metaphor of the importation of foreign influence is apparent. Livy chooses the annalistic narrative style as the most Roman form possible and a self -construction as an author who valorizes traditional Roman values. These authorial decisions on the modalit ...
Abstract
... that of the Spartans, Carthaginians, or the Romans. In doing so, his purpose is simply to explain why the Romans have been so successful: he attributes their success largely to their good government. While Polybius does not appear himself in Cicero’s work, his ideas are made manifest by Cicero. In t ...
... that of the Spartans, Carthaginians, or the Romans. In doing so, his purpose is simply to explain why the Romans have been so successful: he attributes their success largely to their good government. While Polybius does not appear himself in Cicero’s work, his ideas are made manifest by Cicero. In t ...
FREEDoM oF SPEECH IN RoME
... its crucial importance to the speaker. On the other hand, freedom of speech also has a high social value as a key instrument for the political regime. Thus, political criticism and dissenting opinions are considered essential for the well functioning and advancement of libertarian political systems. ...
... its crucial importance to the speaker. On the other hand, freedom of speech also has a high social value as a key instrument for the political regime. Thus, political criticism and dissenting opinions are considered essential for the well functioning and advancement of libertarian political systems. ...
use of theses - ANU Repository
... adhered to the politics of the 'surfeited empire'. There can be no doubt that such differences of opinion existed and had an effect on emperors. Despite Luttwak's view of the matter, external policy during the Principate was demonstrably inconsistent. This helps explains why Tiberius, having helped ...
... adhered to the politics of the 'surfeited empire'. There can be no doubt that such differences of opinion existed and had an effect on emperors. Despite Luttwak's view of the matter, external policy during the Principate was demonstrably inconsistent. This helps explains why Tiberius, having helped ...
Ancient Rome Resource Pack
... included are links to two webquests on Ancient Rome. The pack will concentrate on the mythical founding of Rome, the expulsion of the Kings, the rise of the Roman Republic and the values it held, its territorial expansion and a detailed examination of the Punic Wars. Also offered are links to materi ...
... included are links to two webquests on Ancient Rome. The pack will concentrate on the mythical founding of Rome, the expulsion of the Kings, the rise of the Roman Republic and the values it held, its territorial expansion and a detailed examination of the Punic Wars. Also offered are links to materi ...
Fides Romana - Otago University Research Archive
... in general was reluctant to subjugate and oversee foreign lands. His thesis supports that of ‘defensive imperialism’.1 Rome did not set out to conquer the world. But at the same time, the Roman state desired to control it. According to Badian, to fulfil this desire for superiority, without the burd ...
... in general was reluctant to subjugate and oversee foreign lands. His thesis supports that of ‘defensive imperialism’.1 Rome did not set out to conquer the world. But at the same time, the Roman state desired to control it. According to Badian, to fulfil this desire for superiority, without the burd ...
Joseph Meyer “The Roman Siege Strategy for the Siege of Masada
... cliffs of Masada would have caused ropes and ladders to be difficult to secure in place and implement. In addition, by using ropes or ladders instead of a siege ramp, the siege tower would not have been able to be in a position to provide cover fire for the Romans. The embankment provided a flat, co ...
... cliffs of Masada would have caused ropes and ladders to be difficult to secure in place and implement. In addition, by using ropes or ladders instead of a siege ramp, the siege tower would not have been able to be in a position to provide cover fire for the Romans. The embankment provided a flat, co ...
A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE EARLY ROMAN DICTATORSHIP
... In 327 B.C., the Romans engaged in conflict with the Samnites over control of the city of Neapolis in Campania.1 This event ignited the Second Samnite War, which lasted until 304. This war strained the magisterial structure of the Roman polity more than any conflict in its history up to that point. ...
... In 327 B.C., the Romans engaged in conflict with the Samnites over control of the city of Neapolis in Campania.1 This event ignited the Second Samnite War, which lasted until 304. This war strained the magisterial structure of the Roman polity more than any conflict in its history up to that point. ...
PDF - UWA Research Portal
... Maresha was now part of the Beit Guvrin National Park and its history had been deeply researched as far as was possible, given that it too was only about 10% excavated. Having never previously heard the name Eleutheropolis I thought it must have been a small and insignificant city, regardless of the ...
... Maresha was now part of the Beit Guvrin National Park and its history had been deeply researched as far as was possible, given that it too was only about 10% excavated. Having never previously heard the name Eleutheropolis I thought it must have been a small and insignificant city, regardless of the ...
pompey the great
... position of power, and Pompey thought the same of Caesar. Crassus, who had been watching their struggle, ready to take on the winner himself, had been killed in Parthia so they didn’t have to worry about him. It was only recently that Pompey had come to fear Caesar. Up until this time he had only de ...
... position of power, and Pompey thought the same of Caesar. Crassus, who had been watching their struggle, ready to take on the winner himself, had been killed in Parthia so they didn’t have to worry about him. It was only recently that Pompey had come to fear Caesar. Up until this time he had only de ...
Commodus
... • Commodus’s father was a co-emperor of Rome, so he was destined to follow in his footsteps. • He ruled with Lucius Verus, until his death in 169A.D. • He was one of the last five emperor’s, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. ...
... • Commodus’s father was a co-emperor of Rome, so he was destined to follow in his footsteps. • He ruled with Lucius Verus, until his death in 169A.D. • He was one of the last five emperor’s, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. ...
AN803 Ancient Civilisations (802, 803)
... for a second tribuneship and fear of his ultimate aims; Tiberius' challenge to the Senate and the interference in foreign affairs; Gaius' reforms and demonstration of how these reforms attacked the interests of the senatorial class. Some pointed out that merely being Tiberius' brother was sufficient ...
... for a second tribuneship and fear of his ultimate aims; Tiberius' challenge to the Senate and the interference in foreign affairs; Gaius' reforms and demonstration of how these reforms attacked the interests of the senatorial class. Some pointed out that merely being Tiberius' brother was sufficient ...
Slide 1
... Executive responsibilities: 2 consuls= elected by wealthy aristocrats Senate=advised the consuls & ratified major political decisions Consuls & Senate represent the wealthy ...
... Executive responsibilities: 2 consuls= elected by wealthy aristocrats Senate=advised the consuls & ratified major political decisions Consuls & Senate represent the wealthy ...
Virgil`s New Myth for Augustan Rome in the Aeneid
... leave the Underworld by the gate of delusive dreams, “Virgil represents his vision of Rome’s destiny as a dream which [Aeneas] is not to remember on his return to the real world” (qtd. in Knox 32). Through the gate of ivory lies oblivion, the state of being forgotten. It would not make sense, then, ...
... leave the Underworld by the gate of delusive dreams, “Virgil represents his vision of Rome’s destiny as a dream which [Aeneas] is not to remember on his return to the real world” (qtd. in Knox 32). Through the gate of ivory lies oblivion, the state of being forgotten. It would not make sense, then, ...
CICERO AND THE TRIAL OF VERRES1 Toe legal
... (sc. Extortion) court. In general in Roman crimina/law, the accused could not delay matters by not turning up to answer charges in a court, a principle which did not apply in civil law. But the procedure of the Extortion Court worked more like that of a civil, than of a criminal court, thus Crook (1 ...
... (sc. Extortion) court. In general in Roman crimina/law, the accused could not delay matters by not turning up to answer charges in a court, a principle which did not apply in civil law. But the procedure of the Extortion Court worked more like that of a civil, than of a criminal court, thus Crook (1 ...
A Study of Greek and Roman Stylistic Elements in the Portraiture of
... and verism. While Augustan portraiture displays almost entirely classicized traits, Livia’s portraits are more nuanced, reflecting both aspects of classicizing features and tendencies towards verism. Her portraiture, from the mid-thirties BCE all the way through to the early first century CE runs th ...
... and verism. While Augustan portraiture displays almost entirely classicized traits, Livia’s portraits are more nuanced, reflecting both aspects of classicizing features and tendencies towards verism. Her portraiture, from the mid-thirties BCE all the way through to the early first century CE runs th ...
2013 MA Novice
... What use of the genitive case can be found in the following sentence: Marcus Pūblio pecuniam sui amici dabit? POSSESSION What use of the genitive case can be found in the following sentence: Marcus magnum amorem pecuniae habet? OBJECTIVE What Roman commander, known as the “Delayer”, was called “Hann ...
... What use of the genitive case can be found in the following sentence: Marcus Pūblio pecuniam sui amici dabit? POSSESSION What use of the genitive case can be found in the following sentence: Marcus magnum amorem pecuniae habet? OBJECTIVE What Roman commander, known as the “Delayer”, was called “Hann ...
Pompey`s politics and the presentation of his theatre
... not easily forget the powerful image Pompey staged for himself. They regarded him as a world conqueror and formidable leader.5 In spite of all this triumph Pompey also returned to Rome under unfavourable conditions. The majority of the senate did not respect the great general. He came from a recent ...
... not easily forget the powerful image Pompey staged for himself. They regarded him as a world conqueror and formidable leader.5 In spite of all this triumph Pompey also returned to Rome under unfavourable conditions. The majority of the senate did not respect the great general. He came from a recent ...
carthago delenda est: aitia and prophasis
... reason which would appeal also to foreign nations. 'For the Romans very rightly paid great attention to this matter - viz how their actions would be viewed by the outside world- (and) so on this occasion their disputes with each other about the effect on foreign opinion very nearly made them desist ...
... reason which would appeal also to foreign nations. 'For the Romans very rightly paid great attention to this matter - viz how their actions would be viewed by the outside world- (and) so on this occasion their disputes with each other about the effect on foreign opinion very nearly made them desist ...
Spartacus - Edublogs
... arrived at southern Italy. They wanted to cross a short strait to the island of Sicily. To their disappointment, the Cicilian pirates they had hired never showed up, but Crassus did. Left with no choice, Spartacus engaged his men in a bloody battle and got crushed! In the end, Crassus killed tens of ...
... arrived at southern Italy. They wanted to cross a short strait to the island of Sicily. To their disappointment, the Cicilian pirates they had hired never showed up, but Crassus did. Left with no choice, Spartacus engaged his men in a bloody battle and got crushed! In the end, Crassus killed tens of ...
Pro Roscio Amerino INTRODUCTION
... Cloud 1994 are the most recent and include bibliography and sources. For descriptions of the setup and procedure of criminal trials, see Greenidge 1901 and StrachanDavidson 1912. The court for Roscius' trial was presided over by M. Fannius, who was praetor in 80; the jurors were all senators. The pr ...
... Cloud 1994 are the most recent and include bibliography and sources. For descriptions of the setup and procedure of criminal trials, see Greenidge 1901 and StrachanDavidson 1912. The court for Roscius' trial was presided over by M. Fannius, who was praetor in 80; the jurors were all senators. The pr ...