CLASSICS 1M03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Aerarium, Quintus Sertorius, Augustus
24 Sep 2018
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How to make a lasting peace to satisfy all elements of society. How to arrange empire to prevent another caesar" or sertorius" from destabilizing peace. 31: 300 000 soldiers to deal with. Hereditary membership, but rolls scrutinized" by augustus. But now for senatorial provinces" (pacified areas) Augustan appointees to volatile provinces (with legions) The two romes" blended in the figure of the pater patriae. Maius imperium reflects consular authority (reflects roman aristocratic political privilege) Perpetual tribunicia potestas(tribunate veto) reflects popular interests. Politically savvy viewed as permanent champion of the populus. Veto gives augustus change to shoot down any proposed legislation. Laws aimed at restoring traditional roman family. Penalties for childless couples; incentives for parents. Pontifex maximus in 12 bc (following death of lepidus. Aeneid (pius) aeneas as an ideal augustan figure. Augustus praised as soter(saviour) in greek east. General policy to consolidate rather than to expand. Ambush and annihilation of 3 legions by arminius (roman-trained former.
