CLASSICS 1A03 Lecture : Origins of Rome.docx
19 Nov 2013
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753-509 bc = monarchy ruled by kings. 27 bc = empire 3rd phase. Roman 2nd century ad is when rome was at its peak, followed by a slow empirical decline. The end of the roman empire is controversial (no specific date yet) Latium central western italy where rome was founded & grew to be capital city of the roman empire. Didn"t show much advancement until 5th century bc: there were signs that rome would dominate the central mediterranean. Two hills located one side capitoline hill, and the other palatine hill: early signs of civilization were found here. Septimontium: 7 hills: capitoline hill, roman forum, palatine hill (said to be acropolis of rome) First accounts of roman history: 3rd-2nd c. bc: historians = annalists = year-by-year accounts were recorded. Gave us information about reconstructing rome"s history in terms of politics: epic poets = patriotic accounts of earlier days. Poetry tells oral traditions, religious hymns, folklore, their celebrations.
