CLA160H1 Lecture : lec 9
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Archaelogy excavations (eg. in italy, and wherever the romans had lived in, such as in. England?) roamns 8th century bc to x century ad historiography- livy romans write their own literature starting from 3rd century bc. Livy writes in time of augustus, writes 5- 6 centuries that were before him. So you must always aware what we talk about today are built upon livy and archaelogy. Also had a list of magistrates (every year) Theoins issued in rome were always issued by someone in the government. Influences what images are chosen and why et. Roman law is still liv, in law schools, roman law is still studied. Means the land of calf (means cow, does not mean the leg calf) To the alps (cis alpine alps= alps on this side) Italy is right in the middle of the mediterranean. Did not need to contend with the near eastern powers. For the most part italy developed in a strategically located place.
