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Rome: Republic and Empire A Precursor to the Medieval Era Introduction A classic civilization in its own right, but in different ways. A model of government of law, of military strategy—and the roads The gods were inherited from the Greeks Art: Realism Architecture: The arch, the vault, and the dome Provided the organizational framework of the church that bore its name: the Roman Catholic Church Overview of Rome Its rise Its Republican phase The Imperial phase Demise and Transformation Rome: Its Location Rome: Republican Phase: 750-500 BC Rome: Maximum Extent of Empire, AD 63 Rise of Rome Latins invaded the peninsula in 1000 BCE By 800 BCE, founded Rome at the lower valley of the Tiber River, central locus for control of the rest of Italy Other ethnicities migrated to the region: Etruscans, Phoenicians, Greeks Unlike the other villages, Rome encouraged other ethnic groups to migrate there Multiethnic Contributions to Rome Phoenicians contributed maritime and commercial skills and phonetic alphabet Etruscans brought urban planning, chariot racing, the toga, bronze and gold crafting—and the arch Greeks: the pantheon of gods and goddesses, linguistic and literary principles, and aesthetic Roman Republic: Roots Etruscans ruled the Latins but were overthrown in 509 BC Gradually, monarchy gave way to government by the people (res publica) Predominately comprised the patricians (aristocrats) and the plebians (farmers, artisans, and other common folk. Slaves formed a third category as the empire expanded The rise of the republic was a slow process Structure of the Roman Republic Patricians through the Senate controlled the lawmaking process However, plebians filled the ranks of the Roman army and exercised veto power over the decisions of the Senate Eventually, through their leaders, the tribunes, acquired the right to hold executive office and lawmaking power The Centrality of the Roman State Expectations of the citizen Obedience to the state Service in the military—which could be profitable (left) The soldier had to finance his own spear, shield, armor and helmet (left) Both were essential to the rise of the Roman emporium, the empire From Republic to Empire I Rome then began to build an empire Conquest of the known world was the extension of conquest of the Italian peninsula by the Latins War with the Phoenicians of Carthage (Punic Wars) was the first phase of Roman expansion Other expeditions led to Roman control of the entire Mediterranean (Mare Nostrum, “Our Sea”) and much of Europe: Hispania (now Spain), Gallia (France) Britannia (England) and part of Germania (Germany) From Republic to Empire Led by military dictators, of which Julius Caesar was the best known He expanded the empire to include western and central Europe He directed the construction of a wooden bridge to enable the troop to invade and conquer Germania (central Europe) Under Caesar Augustus, the empire entered into a pax romana (peace under Rome) This, which brought in a long era of high culture and stability Military Organization The army was the tool of imperial expansion The Roman army was a highly disciplined force and the backbone of Rome Initially, all free men served two-years Later, professional soldiers filled the ranks As the empire expanded, non-Romans joined to gain Roman citizenship The phalanx was the basic unit (left) Later it would be divided into smaller units These units could combine to form a legion if necessary. See pp. 133-134, Fiero, for the Jewish scholar Josephus’s description of an army regiment Roman Law Formed the model of legal systems throughout European countries except England, which relied on common law The term jus meant both the law and justice The system of customary law (ius) was written down as codes (lex) These were displayed as the Twelve Tables of Law at the Forum. Twelve Tables of Roman Law The Twelve Tables of Law formed the basis of all Roman law These tenets were engraved in stone and mounted at the speakers’ forum near the Temple of Saturn (left) The Tables were destroyed by the Celts in AD 700 The Tables summarized such tenets as civil procedure, parents and children, debts, constitutional law, and crime Other Concepts of Roman Law The Romans also: Invented and evolved case law, focusing on bringing commonsense solutions to private disputes Invented the concept of equity, putting the spirit of the law above the letter of the law After the fall of Rome and the rise of Christianity, Justinian codified the law into jus juris civilis Roman Philosophy Much of philosophy was derived from the Stoics of the Hellenistic empire, who saw life as adversity to be endured Happiness lies in acceptance of things as they are\ Seneca (left) was a proponent of Stoicism Lucretius in The Nature of Things saw the world in a purely materialistic light and denied the existence of gods or a spiritual dimension This belief system encouraged the sense of duty and also the equality of all, which had a humanizing effect on Roman law This world view anticipated the beliefs of the early Christians, emphasizing personal responsibility and the equality of all Roman Literature Best known for prose, writing as a vehicle for providing information Provided the first geographies and encyclopedias Other media: instruction manuals, histories, and biographies Titus Livius (Livy) provided a detailed history of Rome from the 8th century BCE to his own day (1st century BCE) (upper left) Also masters of oratory, exemplified by Tullius Cicero (106-41 BCE); read his “On Duty” on pp. 138-139, Fiero text Cornelius Tacitus was both historian and orator; see his “On Oratory” on pp. 139-140 (lower left) Roman Literature: Epic Poetry Under sponsorship of Octavian, produced a golden age of poetry Virgil (Publius Vergilius Mato) wrote the epic poem Aeneid, on Aeneas, the mythical Trojan founder of Rome (left) Virgil accompanies Dante in the Purgatorio and Inferno in the Divine Comedy Catullus, a Sicilian, wrote lyric poetry, some of it inspired by his adulterous affair with Clodia, wife of a Roman consul, and the collapse of the affair Publius Ovidus Naso (Ovid) covers the art of seduction, work which earned him exile Horace was the master of satire that addresses Stoic themes, such as Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) Roman Drama Mostly modeled after the comedies of Greece; unlike Greek tragedies, designed purely for entertainment Romans preferred comedy to tragedy; mostly obscene themes Horace (depicted right with Caesar Augustus, left) wrote numerous satirical plays Roman Architecture Noted for the paved roads, still used today They extended from Tigris and Euphrates to the Atlantic Ocean Tenements (8 or 9 stories) to accommodate thousands of people in Rome were also built Constructed 18 aqueducts to supply Rome with water The Arch Rome built on the arch, contributed by the Etruscans The principle appears left; weight is evenly distributed from the keystone to the sides It could provide so much strength that other structures could be built above it This aqueduct in Nimes, France, is one example (lower left) Notice that the lower row of arches support the upper row and the canal at the top. The Vault They also contributed the vault, a three-dimensional extension of the arch Notice how a wider surface supports the weight (upper left) It formed the basic architecture of medieval This Gothic cathedral in Pamplona, Spain, includes a row of vaults (lower left) Architectural and Engineering Professions Roman architecture and engineering were considered to be one discipline The most influential manuals were Vitruvius’s Ten Books on Architecture Function to the Roman architecture determined design Classic architecture emphasized size to accommodate 1 million people of Rome: the coliseum, the amphitheaters, all designed for entertainment, whether gladiators, drama, or circuses Roman Roads “All roads lead to Rome” is an apt description of Roman roads The network on this map show how the Roman army could go anywhere (upper left) Later, it also indirectly contributed to the spread of Christianity throughout the empire The paving was basic to the rapids transport of troops (lower left) Roman Sculpture Emphasized Roman victories: triumphal arches and victory columns (obelisks redesigned in Roman style) Sculptures of Roman emperors, in realistically detailed Roman breastplate and idealized faces and proportions (Caesar Augustus, upper left Equestrian statues were added in the 2nd Century BCE Emphasis on realism was evident in balding senators Fig leafs in nude male statues such as Mercury (left) were a Roman invention after conversion to Christianity; Roman Painting Paintings depicted realistic representations of mythical themes, historical events, and landscapes Murals in atria (sing. Atrium), large airy rooms, were commonplace Mosaics were commonly used Frescos gave the impression that viewers were looking out into actual gardens (trompe l’oeil, or “fool the eye”) Still life styles were also common Conclusion Romans were imperialists first and republicans second Even the Republican era was one of conquests in the Italian peninsula—much like manifest destiny in the United States during the 19th century Much of the themes emphasize war and conquest The arts mostly had a practical side Toward the end of the era, wealth mattered more than duty that had marked Rome’s earlier years The insecurity of the latter years also opened the populace to new ideologies: mystical cults, revivals of older beliefs from Egypt—and Christianity