“successor” to Greece “carrier” of Greek civilization political model for later Europe ...

107
“successor” to Greece “carrier” of Greek civilization political model for later Europe measure of success for nations and individuals

Transcript of “successor” to Greece “carrier” of Greek civilization political model for later Europe ...

Page 1: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

“successor” to Greece “carrier” of Greek civilization political model for later Europe measure of success for nations and

individuals

Page 2: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

model for later monarchies model for later, mixed constitutions

Great Britain, U.S., etc. model for most European legal systems model for the concept of citizenship

Page 3: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Regal Age: ca. 779-509 B.C. The Republic: 509-27 B.C. The Empire: 27 B.C.-1453 A.D.

Early Empire: 27 B.C.-325 A.D. Later Empire: 325 A.D.-1453 A.D.

Page 4: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Italy Tiber River between Etruscan and Greek cities part of the Latin League

Page 5: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 6: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 7: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Indo-European entered Italy ca. 2000 B.C. settled south of the Tiber primitive institutions

Page 8: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Seven kings Romulus historical kings?

the Etruscan kings the last three

Page 9: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

revolution patricians (2-4%) and plebeians (96-

98%) constitutional government

influenced by Athens? the constitution of Cleisthenes?

Page 10: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

2 consuls 2 praetors aediles quaestors dictator

Page 11: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

the assemblies the elective offices patron-client relationships The Twelve Tables

Page 12: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

struggle for political participation plebeian institutions: the tribunes the secessions the compromises

no political violence until 133 B.C.

Page 13: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

conquest of Veii: Rome’s “Trojan War” gradual expansion for a century the Latin League

extension of citizenship Romans, half-citizens, Latins, allies continuous expansion

Celts, Samnites, etc.

Page 14: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 15: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 16: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 17: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Etruscans Greeks Carthage ???

three Punic Wars 254, 220, 146 B.C.

control of Western Mediterranean

Page 18: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 19: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

the Hellenistic Monarchies the Greek Federal Leagues lots of wars, Romans are dragged in...a

lot Romans get tired of it control of most of the Med. basin by 100

B.C. but still essentially a city-state

Page 20: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

rustic Italian cults overlay of Greek religion Etruscan influences Romans as “pack rats”

Page 21: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

best we don’t even talk about that

Page 22: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 23: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 24: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 25: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 26: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 27: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 28: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 29: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

great skill engineers and architects roads, cities concrete

Page 30: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 31: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 32: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 33: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 34: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 35: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 36: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

copied from Greek models interests in rhetoric, law, and satire Stoic and Epicurean philosophy

Page 37: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

introduction of violence into domestic politics

competition for status and recognition civil war

Page 38: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 39: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus Marius and Sulla Pompey the Great, Marcus Crassus, Julius

Caesar First Triumvirate

Marc Antony, Marcus Lepidus, Octavian Caesar Second Triumvirate

Page 40: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 41: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Gaius Marius

Page 42: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Gaius JuliusCaesar

Page 43: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Pompey the

Great

Page 44: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Cicero

Page 45: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Octavian Augustus

Page 46: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Octavian as pontifex maximus

Page 47: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Marc Antony

Page 48: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

unification of the Mediterranean basin and western Europe

extended citizenship empire-wide commerce Roman law tolerance for local autonomy

Page 49: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 50: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 51: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 52: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Augustus Tiberius Caligula Claudius Nero

Page 53: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

reduction of political competition end to expansion reduction in the army further extension of citizenship

Page 54: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Year of the Four Emperors (69 A.D.) Vespasian Titus Domitian

Page 55: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Edward Gibbon the height of the Empire the culmination of the pax Romana succession by adoption of the most

competent

Page 56: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Nerva Trajan

strong military leader Hadrian

excellent administrator Hellenophile

Antoninus Pius Marcus Aurelius

the embodiment of the philosopher king

Page 57: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Jesus of Nazareth teacher, prophet, revolutionary the Jesus Movement

Paul of Tarsus cultural mixture: Jewish and Greek founder of Christianity

Page 58: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

disappearance of Jewish followers: 70 A.D.

growth of the Pauline church the poor, women, children, slaves no success among men, the educated,

etc. benefits of Roman infrastructure and the

pax Romana

Page 59: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

the First Jewish War “eastern religion”

corrupted the mos maiorum that is, “traditional family values”

rumors of orgies and cannibalism Second Jewish War Trajan’s Rescript

Page 60: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 61: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

End of the practice of adoption The Severian Emperors

the army as a social class abandonment of the Augustan constitution collapse of the senate and other organs of

state collapse of the civil adminstration

Page 62: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

collapse of society breakdown of social classes

collapse of the economy collapse of trade and coinage

barbarian invasions civil wars

Thirty emperors The Danubian emperors (soldiers)

Page 63: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Aurelian - restituor orbis Decius - persecutions of those who

corrupt traditional family values Diocletian

Page 64: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Tetrarchy The Annona The Edict of Maximum Prices The “new provinces” The “eastern frontiers” The “new capitals” The “persecutions”

Edict of Toleration, 311

Page 65: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The divided empire, united The Battle of the Milvian Bridge The “conversion of Constantine” The Edict of Milan - 314 The First Ecumenical Council The New Capital

Constantinople

Page 66: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Geography of The Geography of RomeRome

The Geography of The Geography of RomeRome

Page 67: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 68: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Italy in 750 BCEItaly in 750 BCEItaly in 750 BCEItaly in 750 BCE

Page 69: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Influence of the Influence of the EtruscansEtruscans

Influence of the Influence of the EtruscansEtruscans WritingWriting

ReligionReligion The ArchThe Arch

Page 70: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Mythical Founding The Mythical Founding of Rome:of Rome:

Romulus & RemusRomulus & Remus

The Mythical Founding The Mythical Founding of Rome:of Rome:

Romulus & RemusRomulus & Remus

Page 71: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 72: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Republican Republican GovernmentGovernmentRepublican Republican GovernmentGovernment

2 Consuls (Rulers of Rome)

Senate (Representative body for patricians)

Tribal Assembly (Representative body for plebeians)

Page 73: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Twelve Tables, 450 The Twelve Tables, 450 BCEBCE

The Twelve Tables, 450 The Twelve Tables, 450 BCEBCE

Providing political and socialrights for the plebeians.

Page 74: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Roman ForumThe Roman ForumThe Roman ForumThe Roman Forum

Page 75: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Rome’s Early Road Rome’s Early Road SystemSystem

Rome’s Early Road Rome’s Early Road SystemSystem

Page 76: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Roman Roads: Roman Roads: The The Appian WayAppian WayRoman Roads: Roman Roads:

The The Appian WayAppian Way

Page 77: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Roman AqueductsRoman AqueductsRoman AqueductsRoman Aqueducts

Page 78: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Roman The Roman ColosseumColosseumThe Roman The Roman ColosseumColosseum

Page 79: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Colosseum The Colosseum InteriorInterior

The Colosseum The Colosseum InteriorInterior

Page 80: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Circus MaximusCircus MaximusCircus MaximusCircus Maximus

Page 81: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Carthaginian Carthaginian EmpireEmpire

Carthaginian Carthaginian EmpireEmpire

Page 82: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Hannibal’s RouteHannibal’s RouteHannibal’s RouteHannibal’s Route

Page 83: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Reform LeadersReform LeadersReform LeadersReform Leaders Tiberius and Gaius

Gracchus

• the poor should be given grain and small plots of free land.Military ReformerMilitary ReformerMilitary ReformerMilitary Reformer

Gaius Marius

• recruited an army from the poorand homeless.

• professional standing army.

Page 84: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

PompeyPompeyPompeyPompey

Civil War & Civil War & DictatorsDictators

Civil War & Civil War & DictatorsDictators

Julius CaesarJulius CaesarJulius CaesarJulius Caesar

Page 85: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Crossing the Rubicon, Crossing the Rubicon, 49 BC49 BC

Crossing the Rubicon, Crossing the Rubicon, 49 BC49 BC

The Die is Cast!The Die is Cast!The Die is Cast!The Die is Cast!

Page 86: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The First The First TriumvirateTriumvirate

The First The First TriumvirateTriumvirate

Julius Caesar

Marcus Licinius Crassus

Gaius Magnus Pompey

Page 87: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Beware the Ides of Beware the Ides of March!March!44 BCE44 BCE

Beware the Ides of Beware the Ides of March!March!44 BCE44 BCE

Page 88: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Second The Second TriumvirateTriumvirateThe Second The Second TriumvirateTriumvirate

Octavian Augustus

Marc Antony

Marcus Lepidus

Page 89: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.
Page 90: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Octavian Augustus:Octavian Augustus:Rome’s First Rome’s First

EmperorEmperor

Octavian Augustus:Octavian Augustus:Rome’s First Rome’s First

EmperorEmperor

Page 91: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The First Roman The First Roman DynastyDynasty

The First Roman The First Roman DynastyDynasty

Page 92: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Pax RomanaPax Romana: : 27 BCE – 27 BCE – 180 CE180 CE

Pax RomanaPax Romana: : 27 BCE – 27 BCE – 180 CE180 CE

Page 93: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Greatest Extent The Greatest Extent of the Roman Empire of the Roman Empire

– 14 CE– 14 CE

The Greatest Extent The Greatest Extent of the Roman Empire of the Roman Empire

– 14 CE– 14 CE

Page 94: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Rise of The Rise of ChristianityChristianityThe Rise of The Rise of ChristianityChristianity

Page 95: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

St. Paul: St. Paul: Apostle to the Apostle to the

GentilesGentiles

St. Paul: St. Paul: Apostle to the Apostle to the

GentilesGentiles

Page 96: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Spread of The Spread of ChristianityChristianity

The Spread of The Spread of ChristianityChristianity

Page 97: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Imperial Roman Road Imperial Roman Road SystemSystem

Imperial Roman Road Imperial Roman Road SystemSystem

Page 98: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Empire in Crisis: The Empire in Crisis: 3c3c

The Empire in Crisis: The Empire in Crisis: 3c3c

Page 99: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Diocletian Splits the Diocletian Splits the Empire in Two: Empire in Two: 294 294

CECE

Diocletian Splits the Diocletian Splits the Empire in Two: Empire in Two: 294 294

CECE

Page 100: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Constantine: 312 - Constantine: 312 - 337337

Constantine: 312 - Constantine: 312 - 337337

Page 101: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Constantinople: “The 2Constantinople: “The 2ndnd Rome” (Founded in 330)Rome” (Founded in 330)Constantinople: “The 2Constantinople: “The 2ndnd Rome” (Founded in 330)Rome” (Founded in 330)

Page 102: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Barbarian Invasions: Barbarian Invasions: 4c-5c4c-5c

Barbarian Invasions: Barbarian Invasions: 4c-5c4c-5c

Page 103: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Attila the Hun:Attila the Hun:“The Scourge of “The Scourge of

God”God”

Attila the Hun:Attila the Hun:“The Scourge of “The Scourge of

God”God”

Page 104: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

Byzantium:Byzantium:The Eastern Roman The Eastern Roman

EmpireEmpire

Byzantium:Byzantium:The Eastern Roman The Eastern Roman

EmpireEmpire

Page 105: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Byzantine EmpireThe Byzantine EmpireDuring the Reign of During the Reign of

JustinianJustinian

The Byzantine EmpireThe Byzantine EmpireDuring the Reign of During the Reign of

JustinianJustinian

Page 106: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Byzantine The Byzantine Emperor JustinianEmperor Justinian

The Byzantine The Byzantine Emperor JustinianEmperor Justinian

Page 107: “successor” to Greece  “carrier” of Greek civilization  political model for later Europe  measure of success for nations and individuals.

The Legacy of The Legacy of RomeRome

The Legacy of The Legacy of RomeRome Republic GovernmentRepublic Government

Roman LawRoman Law Latin LanguageLatin Language Roman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic Church City PlanningCity Planning Romanesque Architectural Romanesque Architectural

StyleStyle Roman EngineeringRoman Engineering

• AqueductsAqueducts• Sewage systemsSewage systems• DamsDams• CementCement• ArchArch