HIST 2090 Lecture : Augustan Rome
22 Oct 2011
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29 b. c returns and celebrates triumphs against egypt. Significance: presenting battle of actium as rome vs. egypt, not octavian vs. antony. Idea of restoration of greatness" defeat of the east, not of another rome. Octavian (augustus) gets a number of achievements bestowed upon him. Meets a senate that wants him in charge: senate wants to work with him, puts people in position of power who support him, establishes himself outside of the state". Imperator commander" roots of the word emperor". Princeps civitatis first man of the state" setting himself apart from the state, Seen as restoring the republic; carving himself out a position where he manages the republic autocracy. Centralized leadership: separates financial affairs fiscal" fisci- fig baskets. Pontifex maximus 12 b. c chief priest of rome" associates himself of restoration of old roman religion and customs. Pater patriae 2 b. c father of the fatherland" language used; father of the state and the state is his family.
