Introduction 1 I. Introduction: The Problem of Civil Strife It is easy to
... In De Republica II.23-24, Cicero describes how, in the period of the monarchy, when a king had died, the patres would rotate power among the members of the senate, never letting one senator have the imperium for too long, until a new king emerged. This self-policing was meant to enforce the importan ...
... In De Republica II.23-24, Cicero describes how, in the period of the monarchy, when a king had died, the patres would rotate power among the members of the senate, never letting one senator have the imperium for too long, until a new king emerged. This self-policing was meant to enforce the importan ...
the origins of the protection of literary authorship in ancient rome
... classes in Rome rose in influence and esteem. They were able to do so, in part, as authors. The most prominent examples of this phenomenon are the poets Gallus and Virgil.7 The former was a Roman from the Equestrian class who had fought for both Caesar and Octavian, the latter from Gallia Cisalpina ...
... classes in Rome rose in influence and esteem. They were able to do so, in part, as authors. The most prominent examples of this phenomenon are the poets Gallus and Virgil.7 The former was a Roman from the Equestrian class who had fought for both Caesar and Octavian, the latter from Gallia Cisalpina ...
Ancient Rome - Core Knowledge® Foundation
... strong rulers in this area. They wanted to get as much land as they could because this would make them even more powerful. They sent their armies to take what they wanted and these lands were called an empire. Explain that in this unit, they will learn about one of the biggest and most important emp ...
... strong rulers in this area. They wanted to get as much land as they could because this would make them even more powerful. They sent their armies to take what they wanted and these lands were called an empire. Explain that in this unit, they will learn about one of the biggest and most important emp ...
Pfingsten-11
... Cicero's only really original philosophical concept was that of natural law. Cicero held that the laws of nature were more important than the laws of men and governments. He believed that any leader who defied natural law was, by definition, a tyrant. In Cicero's own words, 'natural law is right rea ...
... Cicero's only really original philosophical concept was that of natural law. Cicero held that the laws of nature were more important than the laws of men and governments. He believed that any leader who defied natural law was, by definition, a tyrant. In Cicero's own words, 'natural law is right rea ...
Ibid. - meguca.org
... So too the values that gave breath to the Republic itself, the desires of its citizens, the rituals and codes of their behaviour. Understand these and much that strikes us as abhorrent about the Romans, actions which to our way of thinking are self-evidently crimes, can be, if not forgiven, then at ...
... So too the values that gave breath to the Republic itself, the desires of its citizens, the rituals and codes of their behaviour. Understand these and much that strikes us as abhorrent about the Romans, actions which to our way of thinking are self-evidently crimes, can be, if not forgiven, then at ...
Tarpeia
... The soldiers said “Take thy reward” and instead crushed her to the ground with his heavy shield Tarpeia was dead Sabines entered the city and marched over her dead body ...
... The soldiers said “Take thy reward” and instead crushed her to the ground with his heavy shield Tarpeia was dead Sabines entered the city and marched over her dead body ...
Ammianus, the Romans and Constantius II: Res Gestae XIV.6 and
... processions of both the unmilitary senators and the unmilitary emperor are set out in military terms. Those in charge of the senatorial households are likened to “skilled battle commanders” (XIV.6.17: proeliorum periti rectores) lining up first the catervas densas...et fortes, then the light-armed ...
... processions of both the unmilitary senators and the unmilitary emperor are set out in military terms. Those in charge of the senatorial households are likened to “skilled battle commanders” (XIV.6.17: proeliorum periti rectores) lining up first the catervas densas...et fortes, then the light-armed ...
The Republic of Rome v. Marcus Brutus Mock Trial
... Imminent has a different meaning than immediate. Imminent means ready to take place, near at hand, hanging threateningly over one’s head, menacingly near. Immediate means occurring, acting or accomplished without loss of time, or made or done at once. The statute only requires that the harm faced by ...
... Imminent has a different meaning than immediate. Imminent means ready to take place, near at hand, hanging threateningly over one’s head, menacingly near. Immediate means occurring, acting or accomplished without loss of time, or made or done at once. The statute only requires that the harm faced by ...
Polis - Sociostudies.org
... 200 warships, each rowed by 170 men. The maneuvering of these ships required professional training, the rowers being mainly citizens. Athens, however, was not the only polis to possess such a fleet, other poleis like Korinth, Chios, and Mytilene also did have one albeit in much smaller numbers (40–6 ...
... 200 warships, each rowed by 170 men. The maneuvering of these ships required professional training, the rowers being mainly citizens. Athens, however, was not the only polis to possess such a fleet, other poleis like Korinth, Chios, and Mytilene also did have one albeit in much smaller numbers (40–6 ...
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... 200 warships, each rowed by 170 men. The maneuvering of these ships required professional training, the rowers being mainly citizens. Athens, however, was not the only polis to possess such a fleet, other poleis like Korinth, Chios, and Mytilene also did have one albeit in much smaller numbers (40–6 ...
... 200 warships, each rowed by 170 men. The maneuvering of these ships required professional training, the rowers being mainly citizens. Athens, however, was not the only polis to possess such a fleet, other poleis like Korinth, Chios, and Mytilene also did have one albeit in much smaller numbers (40–6 ...
- CUNY Academic Works
... Despite being an integral institution of the Roman state, employed frequently and routinely from the Republic’s earliest crises to the last days of the climactic fight with Hannibal, the Roman dictatorship is profoundly misunderstood. Perplexed by the idea of the Roman Republic—a state born out of t ...
... Despite being an integral institution of the Roman state, employed frequently and routinely from the Republic’s earliest crises to the last days of the climactic fight with Hannibal, the Roman dictatorship is profoundly misunderstood. Perplexed by the idea of the Roman Republic—a state born out of t ...
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 ...
Julius Caesar - autoSocratic Home
... A Detailed Outline The First Triumvirate Caesar was appointed to govern Hispania, but he had many debts. He was not able to leave Rome until these debts were taken care of. Crassus – a consul – saw an opportunity, and agreed to help Caesar, if Caesar would support Crassus against Pompey. Caesar agre ...
... A Detailed Outline The First Triumvirate Caesar was appointed to govern Hispania, but he had many debts. He was not able to leave Rome until these debts were taken care of. Crassus – a consul – saw an opportunity, and agreed to help Caesar, if Caesar would support Crassus against Pompey. Caesar agre ...
Financing War in the Roman Republic 201 BCE
... factor that could boost state income was war reparations paid by defeated states over several years. Moreover, not all the money recorded in the sources went into the aerarium. For example, it is not entirely clear what proportion of plunder was reserved for the treasury and what was distributed to ...
... factor that could boost state income was war reparations paid by defeated states over several years. Moreover, not all the money recorded in the sources went into the aerarium. For example, it is not entirely clear what proportion of plunder was reserved for the treasury and what was distributed to ...
A History of Rome to 565 AD
... were also in existence. There were likewise commentaries preserved in the priestly colleges, which contained ritualistic formulæ, as well as attempted explanations of the origins of usages and ceremonies. Apart from these annals and commentaries there existed but little historical material before th ...
... were also in existence. There were likewise commentaries preserved in the priestly colleges, which contained ritualistic formulæ, as well as attempted explanations of the origins of usages and ceremonies. Apart from these annals and commentaries there existed but little historical material before th ...
Polybius, Machiavelli, and the Idea of Roman Virtue
... firsthand information from and about prominent figures in Mediterranean affairs.7 Polybius remained in Rome and its environs, making acquaintances with others of similar background and completing a large part of his magnum opus, The Histories, until in 150, the Roman Senate allowed those Greek hosta ...
... firsthand information from and about prominent figures in Mediterranean affairs.7 Polybius remained in Rome and its environs, making acquaintances with others of similar background and completing a large part of his magnum opus, The Histories, until in 150, the Roman Senate allowed those Greek hosta ...
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... was neglected within Shakespeare studies, now occupies a fairly central location in the discipline. Perhaps this movement from margins to centre in terms of critical studies and academic projects has something to do with the text itself, for TA, as I hope to show is deeply engaged with the question ...
... was neglected within Shakespeare studies, now occupies a fairly central location in the discipline. Perhaps this movement from margins to centre in terms of critical studies and academic projects has something to do with the text itself, for TA, as I hope to show is deeply engaged with the question ...
Punic War Gale documents
... Africa; it had initial successes, but the Carthaginians, directed by the Greek mercenary Xanthippus, succeeded the next year in destroying the forces of Rome. Back in Sicily, the fortunes of war took many turns. On land, Rome controlled extensive territories but Carthage held her strongholds. At sea ...
... Africa; it had initial successes, but the Carthaginians, directed by the Greek mercenary Xanthippus, succeeded the next year in destroying the forces of Rome. Back in Sicily, the fortunes of war took many turns. On land, Rome controlled extensive territories but Carthage held her strongholds. At sea ...
Hail Caesar - Amazon Web Services
... to cast Caesar in the role of a king; others believe that Caesar himself lobbied the Senate for every title he received. According to a more contemporary account from Cicero’s letters (Ad Familiares 9.15), Caesar was offered unprecedented honours and took unprecedented liberties. While Cicero haunt ...
... to cast Caesar in the role of a king; others believe that Caesar himself lobbied the Senate for every title he received. According to a more contemporary account from Cicero’s letters (Ad Familiares 9.15), Caesar was offered unprecedented honours and took unprecedented liberties. While Cicero haunt ...
Issue 8 (2013) © Frances Foster, University of
... as ‘the adventus, the triumph and the funeral’ (Ewald and Noreña 2010: 40), illustrating the public impact of such rituals. These were also moments which the court poet would be expected to record for the benefit of both the court and state. The Western Emperor had not held court or even resided at ...
... as ‘the adventus, the triumph and the funeral’ (Ewald and Noreña 2010: 40), illustrating the public impact of such rituals. These were also moments which the court poet would be expected to record for the benefit of both the court and state. The Western Emperor had not held court or even resided at ...
Zanker - MK2Review
... of Rome. Poets were allowed to read at these events, and some (most notably Virgil) were publicly awarded by Augustus himself. Augustus may have had his own motivations for utilizing these spaces as well. It was here that he was displayed among the plebeians, and this gave the citizens of Rome a sen ...
... of Rome. Poets were allowed to read at these events, and some (most notably Virgil) were publicly awarded by Augustus himself. Augustus may have had his own motivations for utilizing these spaces as well. It was here that he was displayed among the plebeians, and this gave the citizens of Rome a sen ...
Antoninus
... his father died when he was still young. On the death of this grandfather, the maternal grandfather took charge of him. Inheriting the walth of both his grandfathers made Antoninus one of the richest men in Rome. He embarked on the traditional career for a senator, climbing the ladder of various off ...
... his father died when he was still young. On the death of this grandfather, the maternal grandfather took charge of him. Inheriting the walth of both his grandfathers made Antoninus one of the richest men in Rome. He embarked on the traditional career for a senator, climbing the ladder of various off ...
Περίληψη : Χρονολόγηση Γεωγραφικός Εντοπισμός Mithridatic War III
... http://www.livius.org/ap-ark/appian/appian_mithridatic_00.html ...
... http://www.livius.org/ap-ark/appian/appian_mithridatic_00.html ...
Περίληψη : Χρονολόγηση Γεωγραφικός Εντοπισμός Mithridatic War III
... http://www.livius.org/ap-ark/appian/appian_mithridatic_00.html ...
... http://www.livius.org/ap-ark/appian/appian_mithridatic_00.html ...
Cursus honorum
The cursus honorum (Latin: ""course of offices"") was the sequential order of public offices held by aspiring politicians in both the Roman Republic and the early Empire. It was designed for men of senatorial rank. The cursus honorum comprised a mixture of military and political administration posts. Each office had a minimum age for election. There were minimum intervals between holding successive offices and laws forbade repeating an office.These rules were altered and flagrantly ignored in the course of the last century of the Republic. For example, Gaius Marius held consulships for five years in a row between 104 BC and 100 BC. Officially presented as opportunities for public service, the offices often became mere opportunities for self-aggrandizement. The reforms of Lucius Cornelius Sulla required a ten-year period between holding another term in the same office.To have held each office at the youngest possible age (suo anno, ""in his year"") was considered a great political success, since to miss out on a praetorship at 39 meant that one could not become consul at 42. Cicero expressed extreme pride not only in being a novus homo (""new man""; comparable to a ""self-made man"") who became consul even though none of his ancestors had ever served as a consul, but also in having become consul ""in his year"".