HUMAN H1AS Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Anchises, Stoicism, Aeneid
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6 : anchises articulates the roman imperial mission, ideology of pax romana pg 210. Idea of commonwealth, romans did not consider themselves the best. Allowed the meek and humble , get rid of the strong. Greeks better at philosophy - stoicism, art , etc. Annoying kid brought up virgil"s counter imperial mission in the aeneid. Gibbon argues from death of domitian to accession of most peaceful prosperous time for most of the human race. Re depends on consent more than coercion{harsh response to rebellions a significant deterrent} Utilitarian public architecture benefited all inhabitants of empire. Military infrastructure (esp roads) and peace / security spurred trade and prosperity. Roman empire an enormous unified economic zone {common currency, laws, etc} Straight , durable , designed for speed. For communications {via riders using horses from stables placed at regular intervals. The spread of christianity could be thanked to roman roads. Aqueducts most distinctive roman contribution to architecture and public health.
