Rome was a Republic For about 500 years…. Outstanding soldier & political maverick Unprecedented 6 terms Army reforms (poor) volunteers long-term veterans.
Vergil’s World, p. 1-13 Background of the Aeneid.
Introduction to Greek and Roman History Lecture 19 Octavian’s triumph.
Class Starter: Copy the following passage from the play Julius Caesar. For extra credit you can recite it or write it out from memory in class on Friday.
The Republic in Crisis. Roman triumphed militarily, but faced growing social problems Wealthy Romans took land from war- ravaged small farmers –Latifunidia.
