HUMAN 197 Lecture : RomanNotes
Document Summary
507 bce, members of senatorial class, led by brutus, overthrew last king and. Highest position one of two consuls: center power was roman senate, technically an advisory council, senate made policy and governed, members served for life, brought together the state"s wealth, Had power to veto any action of assembly or patricians that they deemed against interests of lower classes. Was subdivided into maneuverable units: conquest of italy sparked by constant friction between pastoral hill tribes of apennines, in 5th century bce, rome gained position of leadership within league of. 264 and 202 bce two bloody wars against carthaginians in tunisia: roman state emerged as master of western mediterranean, acquired first overseas provinces. Between 200 and 146 bce, roman state was pitted against eastern macedonian (hellenistic) kingdoms: at first didn"t want the land because it was too far, but then took over direct administration of lands instead of settlements.
