The Greek slogan of freedom and early Roman politics in Greece
Journal Data
| Type | SOURCE_BOOK |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (GB) |
| ISBN-13 | 9780195375183 |
| Open Library | OL18773871W |
| Total publications | 7 |
| Coverage period | 2011 - 2011 |
| Language | EN |
| Cited by | 36 |
| h-index | 1 |
| i10-index | 1 |
This book elucidates the many uses of the slogan of freedom by ancient Greeks, beginning with the Peloponnesian war and continuing throughout the Hellenistic period, and shows in detail how the Romans appropriated and adjusted Greek political vocabulary and practices to establish the pax Romana over the Mediterranean world.
The Slogan of Freedom from the King’s Peace to the Pax Romana
The Epilogue outlines general trends in the development of the Greek slogan of freedom from its inception in the fifth century to the Hellenistic period and through its diverse uses by the Romans. Professing their support for Greek freedom gave the Romans a valid excuse for defending their interests in Greece and for claiming a special place in Greek affairs as the “champions of [Greek] freedom” and, therefore, as the “common benefactors” to all …
Roman Policy in Greece and Asia Minor
Chapter 7 studies the principles of Rome’s relationship with individual Greek communities, whose “freedom” consisted of several components: the freedom to keep possessions, freedom from taxes, freedom from being garrisoned, and freedom to use one’s laws. Rome adapted to this complex understanding of freedom in the early second century. Surrendering into the Roman trust (fides) began to be reciprocated by a Roman pledge to preserve the status of i…
Rhodes between Rome and Perseus
Chapter 8 argues against the traditional vision of the stance held by Rhodes in the Third Macedonian war as being simply pro- or anti-Roman. The famous Rhodian attempt to mediate in the war between Rome and King Perseus of Macedonia resulted from the traditional position Rhodes held as the protector of Greek freedom. Because this Rhodian stance in defense of “peace” and “freedom” (advocated by Perseus on the eve of the war) played into Perseus’s …
The Origin of the Roman Slogan of Greek Freedom
Chapter 5 proposes that (1) the idea of using the slogan of freedom came to the Romans during negotiations of the ambassadors from Lampsacus and Smyrna held with the Romans in the autumn of 197; (2) the slogan of freedom was originally included in the senatus consultum at the end of the Second Macedonian war, which Flamininus would largely repeat in his declaration the following year; and (3) protecting Greek freedom offered Rome a much better op…
The Roman Slogan of Greek Freedom against Nabis and Antiochos III
Chapter 6 illustrates how the Romans came to use the slogan of freedom in diverse ways. In the case of Nabis, the slogan of freedom served to justify an aggression against Sparta, which the Romans presented as a purely Greek affair. Also, by declaring that they had given cities in Greece their freedom and were protecting the freedom of Greek cities in Asia (i.e., those that already had it and those that had been freed following the Roman defeat o…
Rome and the Greeks from 229 to the Declaration of Flamininus
Chapter 4 examines the sources for, and historiography of, the earliest phase of Rome’s relationship with the Greeks, with the goal of positioning Flamininus’s famous declaration of Greek freedom (196) in its historical context. This declaration marked a turning point in Roman policy toward the Greeks. Together with the evaluation of major modern opinions concerning Flamininus’s declaration, this chapter raises questions about the reasons for thi…
The Greek Slogan of Freedom and Early Roman Politics in Greece
This book elucidates the ways in which the slogan of freedom emerged and developed into the fundamental principle of Greek diplomacy and politics, before the Romans appropriated and used it to establish their domination over the Mediterranean. Originally employed by the Spartans and Athenians, who used it to subvert each other’s military alliances before and during the Peloponnesian war, the slogan of freedom helped to maintain political and mili…
The Greek Slogan of Freedom and Early Roman Politics in Greece
This book elucidates the ways in which the slogan of freedom emerged and developed into the fundamental principle of Greek diplomacy and politics, before the Romans appropriated and used it to establish their domination over the Mediterranean. Originally employed by the Spartans and Athenians, who used it to subvert each other’s military alliances before and during the Peloponnesian war, the slogan of freedom helped to maintain political and mili…
The Slogan of Freedom from the King’s Peace to the Pax Romana
The Epilogue outlines general trends in the development of the Greek slogan of freedom from its inception in the fifth century to the Hellenistic period and through its diverse uses by the Romans. Professing their support for Greek freedom gave the Romans a valid excuse for defending their interests in Greece and for claiming a special place in Greek affairs as the “champions of [Greek] freedom” and, therefore, as the “common benefactors” to all …
Roman Policy in Greece and Asia Minor
Chapter 7 studies the principles of Rome’s relationship with individual Greek communities, whose “freedom” consisted of several components: the freedom to keep possessions, freedom from taxes, freedom from being garrisoned, and freedom to use one’s laws. Rome adapted to this complex understanding of freedom in the early second century. Surrendering into the Roman trust (fides) began to be reciprocated by a Roman pledge to preserve the status of i…
Rhodes between Rome and Perseus
Chapter 8 argues against the traditional vision of the stance held by Rhodes in the Third Macedonian war as being simply pro- or anti-Roman. The famous Rhodian attempt to mediate in the war between Rome and King Perseus of Macedonia resulted from the traditional position Rhodes held as the protector of Greek freedom. Because this Rhodian stance in defense of “peace” and “freedom” (advocated by Perseus on the eve of the war) played into Perseus’s …
The Origin of the Roman Slogan of Greek Freedom
Chapter 5 proposes that (1) the idea of using the slogan of freedom came to the Romans during negotiations of the ambassadors from Lampsacus and Smyrna held with the Romans in the autumn of 197; (2) the slogan of freedom was originally included in the senatus consultum at the end of the Second Macedonian war, which Flamininus would largely repeat in his declaration the following year; and (3) protecting Greek freedom offered Rome a much better op…
The Roman Slogan of Greek Freedom against Nabis and Antiochos III
Chapter 6 illustrates how the Romans came to use the slogan of freedom in diverse ways. In the case of Nabis, the slogan of freedom served to justify an aggression against Sparta, which the Romans presented as a purely Greek affair. Also, by declaring that they had given cities in Greece their freedom and were protecting the freedom of Greek cities in Asia (i.e., those that already had it and those that had been freed following the Roman defeat o…
Rome and the Greeks from 229 to the Declaration of Flamininus
Chapter 4 examines the sources for, and historiography of, the earliest phase of Rome’s relationship with the Greeks, with the goal of positioning Flamininus’s famous declaration of Greek freedom (196) in its historical context. This declaration marked a turning point in Roman policy toward the Greeks. Together with the evaluation of major modern opinions concerning Flamininus’s declaration, this chapter raises questions about the reasons for thi…
The Greek Slogan of Freedom and Early Roman Politics in Greece
This book elucidates the ways in which the slogan of freedom emerged and developed into the fundamental principle of Greek diplomacy and politics, before the Romans appropriated and used it to establish their domination over the Mediterranean. Originally employed by the Spartans and Athenians, who used it to subvert each other’s military alliances before and during the Peloponnesian war, the slogan of freedom helped to maintain political and mili…