The Good, the Bad, and the Barbari: A Comparison of
... Gestae, with the praise going toward the Romans in a patriotic sense. Rhiannon Ash explains this mechanism of Roman historiography of “bolstering the physical and moral caliber of the Roman state.” 21 This was the “Sallustian notion of metus hostilis, ‘fear of the enemy’.”21 It was used by historiog ...
... Gestae, with the praise going toward the Romans in a patriotic sense. Rhiannon Ash explains this mechanism of Roman historiography of “bolstering the physical and moral caliber of the Roman state.” 21 This was the “Sallustian notion of metus hostilis, ‘fear of the enemy’.”21 It was used by historiog ...
Cleopatra
... o Cleopatra, aware of her danger fled back to Egypt Before or immediately after their return to Egypt, Ptolemy XIV dies o Possibly poisoned at Cleopatra’s command o Makes Caesarion her co-regent Rome returns to a bloody civil war 42 BC: formation of the Second Triumvirate between Octavian (Cae ...
... o Cleopatra, aware of her danger fled back to Egypt Before or immediately after their return to Egypt, Ptolemy XIV dies o Possibly poisoned at Cleopatra’s command o Makes Caesarion her co-regent Rome returns to a bloody civil war 42 BC: formation of the Second Triumvirate between Octavian (Cae ...
cicero and the roman civic spirit in the middle aces and early
... pursued literary aims in his ' otium '. If he attained to highest activity in solitude, this could only mean that he devoted his ' otium ' to consideration of the vast plans which guided him in building up the Roman Empire. ' In otio de negotio cogitabat.' Cicero himself, in his long enforced ' otiu ...
... pursued literary aims in his ' otium '. If he attained to highest activity in solitude, this could only mean that he devoted his ' otium ' to consideration of the vast plans which guided him in building up the Roman Empire. ' In otio de negotio cogitabat.' Cicero himself, in his long enforced ' otiu ...
Warped Intertextualities: Naevius and Sallust
... Pisonian conspiracy against Nero, Rome is dominated by ‘pedites equitesque, permixti Germanis, quibus fidebat princeps quasi externis’. Nero, despite being princeps, is virtually putting his capital city under siege. In the Histories especially, this literary stratagem may reflect a pervasive desir ...
... Pisonian conspiracy against Nero, Rome is dominated by ‘pedites equitesque, permixti Germanis, quibus fidebat princeps quasi externis’. Nero, despite being princeps, is virtually putting his capital city under siege. In the Histories especially, this literary stratagem may reflect a pervasive desir ...
the original article
... met a violent end by the early years of Hadrian’s reign. Ritterling summarised the debate like this: “The transfer of VI Victrix to Britain had been caused by a dangerous uprising; it is now clear that the fighting was in AD 119, but the outbreak could already have occurred in the previous year. The ...
... met a violent end by the early years of Hadrian’s reign. Ritterling summarised the debate like this: “The transfer of VI Victrix to Britain had been caused by a dangerous uprising; it is now clear that the fighting was in AD 119, but the outbreak could already have occurred in the previous year. The ...
Roman Imports in the Space of Southern Dacia (2 century BC – 1
... and Macedonian Wars which will cause the turning of Dalmatia, Macedonia and Greece (in the years 16730 145, 148, 146 BC) into Roman provinces . A commercial and cultural penetration widely commented on by ...
... and Macedonian Wars which will cause the turning of Dalmatia, Macedonia and Greece (in the years 16730 145, 148, 146 BC) into Roman provinces . A commercial and cultural penetration widely commented on by ...
The Republic - La Trobe University
... • Cicero was mainly aligned with Pompey (as opposed to Caesar) • Op;mates: wished to limit the power of the popular assembly and the tribune and were against land reforms that would give the plebs ...
... • Cicero was mainly aligned with Pompey (as opposed to Caesar) • Op;mates: wished to limit the power of the popular assembly and the tribune and were against land reforms that would give the plebs ...
The Role of the Visual Arts in the Transition from Republic to Empire
... Battle of Actium in 33 BCE consists mostly of coinage (Fig. 4-5). 20 The portrait type exhibited in these objects displays a younger man with slightly unkempt hair, a large forehead with an even larger nose, a small mouth, irregular and bony facial proportions, and a firm expression. He is youthful ...
... Battle of Actium in 33 BCE consists mostly of coinage (Fig. 4-5). 20 The portrait type exhibited in these objects displays a younger man with slightly unkempt hair, a large forehead with an even larger nose, a small mouth, irregular and bony facial proportions, and a firm expression. He is youthful ...
Chapter 11
... Plebeians (commoners) Major class conflict 5th c. BCE Plebeians allowed to elect tribunes for representation Rights expanded through 3rd c. BCE Yet 6-month appointments of dictators ...
... Plebeians (commoners) Major class conflict 5th c. BCE Plebeians allowed to elect tribunes for representation Rights expanded through 3rd c. BCE Yet 6-month appointments of dictators ...
The Caecilii Metelli: A textbook example of success
... The Caecilii Metelli: A textbook example of success The family of the Caecilii Metilli was one of the most successful players in the game of power. Over the course of three centuries, 20 consuls, two high priests and four censors emerged from this clan and that is naming just the most prestigious of ...
... The Caecilii Metelli: A textbook example of success The family of the Caecilii Metilli was one of the most successful players in the game of power. Over the course of three centuries, 20 consuls, two high priests and four censors emerged from this clan and that is naming just the most prestigious of ...
Masters.Thesis.Tunc.Turel.2
... at the beginning of the century, while the control of Britain (Britannia) had already been given up to the locals. Spain (Hispania), meanwhile, turned out to be next destination of the Vandals,3 the Alans4 and the Suebi5 after Gaul and in Italy (Italia) the emperor, whose authority was being challen ...
... at the beginning of the century, while the control of Britain (Britannia) had already been given up to the locals. Spain (Hispania), meanwhile, turned out to be next destination of the Vandals,3 the Alans4 and the Suebi5 after Gaul and in Italy (Italia) the emperor, whose authority was being challen ...
Document
... the target of this satirical representation of the Roman tyrant, especially in the scene in which Nero speaks to the people of Rome • However, the first version of this play was staged in 1917, before Fascism • see http://www.burcardo.org/mostre/petrolini/ HUI216 ...
... the target of this satirical representation of the Roman tyrant, especially in the scene in which Nero speaks to the people of Rome • However, the first version of this play was staged in 1917, before Fascism • see http://www.burcardo.org/mostre/petrolini/ HUI216 ...
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol 1
... quate justice to the immensity of his researches, the variety of his knowledge, and above all, to that truly philosophical discrimination (justesse d’esprit) which judges the past as it would judge the present; which does not permit itself to be blinded by the clouds which time gathers around the de ...
... quate justice to the immensity of his researches, the variety of his knowledge, and above all, to that truly philosophical discrimination (justesse d’esprit) which judges the past as it would judge the present; which does not permit itself to be blinded by the clouds which time gathers around the de ...
Negotiating Julio-Claudian Memory
... and structures complicit with his own agendas.8 Augustus’ building activity may be the first “program” as it developed a distinct language of images to realize his particular vision of Rome.9 Like Augustus, Vespasian erected public buildings in Rome. The act of construction declared Vespasian’s pos ...
... and structures complicit with his own agendas.8 Augustus’ building activity may be the first “program” as it developed a distinct language of images to realize his particular vision of Rome.9 Like Augustus, Vespasian erected public buildings in Rome. The act of construction declared Vespasian’s pos ...
Dissertation - Emory University
... but literary and archaeological sources confirm that they were erected on the exterior walls of tombs. Group reliefs decline in popularity by the Tiberian period, when smaller funerary altars or cinerary urns with figural decoration become fashionable. These monuments closely follow contemporary typ ...
... but literary and archaeological sources confirm that they were erected on the exterior walls of tombs. Group reliefs decline in popularity by the Tiberian period, when smaller funerary altars or cinerary urns with figural decoration become fashionable. These monuments closely follow contemporary typ ...
Rise of the Roman Republic Student Text
... Rome was now a republic, but the patricians held all the power. They made sure that only they could be part of the government. Only they could become senators or consuls. Plebeians had to obey their decisions. Because laws were not written down, patricians often changed or interpreted the laws to be ...
... Rome was now a republic, but the patricians held all the power. They made sure that only they could be part of the government. Only they could become senators or consuls. Plebeians had to obey their decisions. Because laws were not written down, patricians often changed or interpreted the laws to be ...
I Caesar: Hadrian
... and Romanize and surround with barriers!!!! Pulled back from Parthia and left rule to client kings who would act as buffer. On Danube he burned only bridge across river even though Roman settlers were on other side. Many senators appalled. Saw conquest as way to wealth and glory and felt they had st ...
... and Romanize and surround with barriers!!!! Pulled back from Parthia and left rule to client kings who would act as buffer. On Danube he burned only bridge across river even though Roman settlers were on other side. Many senators appalled. Saw conquest as way to wealth and glory and felt they had st ...
Study Questions on Hannibal Terms to define/ explain Lion`s Brood
... 30. Give the dates of the Second Punic War and the major battles (with dates) of the War. 31. How long did Hannibal’s invading force stay in Italy? 32. After the battle of Cannae, what tactics did the Romans use? How successful were they? 33. What was the reaction in Rome to the battle of Cannae? Wh ...
... 30. Give the dates of the Second Punic War and the major battles (with dates) of the War. 31. How long did Hannibal’s invading force stay in Italy? 32. After the battle of Cannae, what tactics did the Romans use? How successful were they? 33. What was the reaction in Rome to the battle of Cannae? Wh ...
The Flavian Invasions
... especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas; broadly: to extend or impose its power, authority, or influence.” As an imperialistic aggressor Rome would ride rough shod over foreign powers, incorporating them into the ...
... especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas; broadly: to extend or impose its power, authority, or influence.” As an imperialistic aggressor Rome would ride rough shod over foreign powers, incorporating them into the ...
the origins of the protection of literary authorship in ancient rome
... more renowned schools of philosophy in Greece or Asia Minor. Rhetoric and philosophy both enjoyed special prestige in Roman society and it was these disciplines which an individual needed to master in order to enter a career in magistracy (the cursus honorum). The development of Roman literature was ...
... more renowned schools of philosophy in Greece or Asia Minor. Rhetoric and philosophy both enjoyed special prestige in Roman society and it was these disciplines which an individual needed to master in order to enter a career in magistracy (the cursus honorum). The development of Roman literature was ...
Roman economy
The history of the Roman economy covers the period of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Recent research has led to a positive reevaluation of the size and sophistication of the Roman economy.Moses Finley was the chief proponent of the primitivist view that the Roman economy was ""underdeveloped and underachieving,"" characterized by subsistence agriculture; urban centres that consumed more than they produced in terms of trade and industry; low-status artisans; slowly developing technology; and a ""lack of economic rationality."" Current views are more complex. Territorial conquests permitted a large-scale reorganization of land use that resulted in agricultural surplus and specialization, particularly in north Africa. Some cities were known for particular industries or commercial activities, and the scale of building in urban areas indicates a significant construction industry. Papyri preserve complex accounting methods that suggest elements of economic rationalism, and the Empire was highly monetized. Although the means of communication and transport were limited in antiquity, transportation in the 1st and 2nd centuries expanded greatly, and trade routes connected regional economies. The supply contracts for the army, which pervaded every part of the Empire, drew on local suppliers near the base (castrum), throughout the province, and across provincial borders. The Empire is perhaps best thought of as a network of regional economies, based on a form of ""political capitalism"" in which the state monitored and regulated commerce to assure its own revenues. Economic growth, though not comparable to modern economies, was greater than that of most other societies prior to industrialization.Socially, economic dynamism opened up one of the avenues of social mobility in the Roman Empire. Social advancement was thus not dependent solely on birth, patronage, good luck, or even extraordinary ability. Although aristocratic values permeated traditional elite society, a strong tendency toward plutocracy is indicated by the wealth requirements for census rank. Prestige could be obtained through investing one's wealth in ways that advertised it appropriately: grand country estates or townhouses, durable luxury items such as jewels and silverware, public entertainments, funerary monuments for family members or coworkers, and religious dedications such as altars. Guilds (collegia) and corporations (corpora) provided support for individuals to succeed through networking, sharing sound business practices, and a willingness to work.