[PDF] Roman Life And Manners Under The Early Empire eBook

Author : Ludwig Henrich Friedlaender
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 18,91 MB
Release : 2018-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 135134529X

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Every attempted delineation of the manners and customs of Imperial Rome must necessarily include a survey, as exhaustive as may be, of the spectacles, as the best measure of her grandeur, and as indicative in many ways of her moral and intellectual condition. Originally, for the most part, religious celebrations, they became, even in the later Republic, the best means of purchasing popular favour, and, under the Empire, of keeping the populace contented. Augustus, the tale runs, once reproached Pylades the Pantomime for his jealousy of a rival, and Pylades replied: 'It is to your advantage, Caesar, that the people concerns itself about us'. But these spectacles effected more even than the diversion of popular interest; their magnificence was a gauge of the popularity of the sovereign. The emperors, like Louis XIV, knew how admiration aids absolute autocracy; like Napoleon, that the imagination of the people must be excited: splendid festivals were one of their most indispensable and most constant devices. Even Caligula, according to Josephus, was honoured and beloved by the folly of the populace; the women and the youth did not desire his death; distributions of meat, the games and the gladiatorial combats had won their hearts, for such were the delights of the mob: the lavishing of these gifts was nominally due to consideration for the populace, though the gladiatorial combats were only intended to sate the monarch's lust of blood.

Author : Ludwig Friedlaender
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Page : 758 pages
File Size : 28,47 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Rome
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Comprehensive topical treatment of all phases of Roman cultural life between 31 B.C. and 180 A.D.

Author : Ludwig Friedlander
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,91 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781019583135

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This classic study by Ludwig Friedlander offers a comprehensive and accessible glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary Romans during the early Imperial era. Drawing on a wide range of literary, archaeological, and artistic sources, Friedlander paints a vivid picture of Roman society and its customs, beliefs, and values. Whether discussing the role of women, the spectacles of the arena, or the workings of the legal system, Friedlander's eye for detail and engaging prose make this book an informative and enjoyable read for anyone interested in ancient history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Friedlander Ludwig 1824-1909
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,94 MB
Release : 2013-06
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ISBN : 9781314406931

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