HISTORY 1M03 Lecture 1: History 1M03 (Reeves, 2018): Part 2, Lecture 1
18 Mar 2018
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Cut off from europe by alps in the north. Rome is in a favourable location - at bend in tiber river. Between palatine and capitoline hills lies the forum romanum (like greek. Aristocratic - sometimes w/ kings or prominent households. Gentes = elite families and followers (tribal units) Patron and clients could count on protections/handouts. No roman histories until 3rd century bc (cicero, varro) First complete histories are from 1st century bc titus livius. End of trojan war, one of sons of troy. Twins who are abandoned by parents at side of tiber river. Romulus tries to build a city and kills remus. Capitoline hill = first sacred space (temple of jupiter) Palatine hill = home of wealthy elite. **imperium = divine right to command and lead. Tarquinius superbus takes over he is a tyrant (the proud one) Tarquinius" son assaults lucretia, faces no consequences. Drive out the tyrant no new king is appointed.
