How Does Livy's Story Appear To Be Historically Valid?

The number of slaves in Rome grew at a very rapid rate. In 225 B.C. There were an estimated 600,000 slaves in Roman society and within 200 years the number went up to an estimated two million slaves (Burks 9); the proportion of slaves grew from an estimated 15% to 35% of the population (Ibid.). To provide for Rome 's hunger of slaves, the Roman government relied on an ever-consistent income of available slaves. The government 's reliance on slavery cannot be overstated since the slaves were needed to work a majority of jobs in the empire. All of the Roman soldiers lived civilian lives away from battle but they could be called away at a moment’s notice, which left hundreds of jobs stripped of workers. Since the soldier/citizens could be

Unfortunately, they did not see how their superior attitudes did not bode well with the people as they were unhappy during the time of the Republic. The people became angry and started rioting upon learning the fate of Caesar their leader. The “liberators” were stunned about how the people felt and they were essentially ineffective in their pursuit to “fix” Rome.

Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) was one of the most outstanding leaders in history. He was the first ruler of the Romano-Hellenic civilization and achieved his goals with great success throughout his life of 56 years. He was assassinated by the conspirators, who accused him for practicing tyranny. This essay will discuss whether it was right for the conspirators to murder Caesar and what its consequences were.

feeling of pity towards Antony and Caesar. Also, this makes the commoners start to rethink what Brutus said. Antony then uses an anecdote to tug on the heart of the common people:

This investigation evaluates the question, to what extent did Julius Caesar 's assassination affect Rome, politically and socially. Gaius Julius Caesar, famously known for his brilliant military strategies and shrewd political expertise, helped transform the Roman Republic into one of the greatest civilization in the western world. During his reign, Julius Ceasar expanded Rome’s geographical territory across Ancient Europe immensely, conquering areas of present-day France and Britain. The investigation will primarily focus on the political opportunities created by Caesar 's death, as well as the public reaction, from the immediate ramifications to its long-term effect on the Roman government. Effects in foreign and other civilizations not directly involved with Roman affairs or within Rome will not included in the investigation. Sources for the investigation will include The Emperors of Rome by David Potter and the Ancient History Encyclopedia .

The Roman Empire was a slave owning society, one fourth of their population was made up of slaves. The Romans accrued slaves through piracy, trade, and warfare. Accounting for most of the labor force, slaves performed household tasks, and the grueling and tiresome work of mining and farming. Slavery in Rome was a way for them to assimilate new people into their society. Individuals could be released from slavery by either being bought out or after paying their debt to their owner (Ivanovitch, 1957: 26).

In the earliest days of Rome, Livy turn his imagination and passion to legendary of Romanians. He had a historical past of the country he loved with great passion. Around the time B.C, Livy was convinced that his people forgot, what it really meant to be a Roman. It was mentioned that Livy wanted Roman Citizens to progress, and go back to the old ways. He was brave and had his own beliefs, and wanted to make changes on what he believed.

     Cicero was a member of the Senate during the time of Catiline’s Conspiracy. His life was

Julius Caesar is said to be one if the greatest leaders to ever rule. He did not start as a great leader though. At first he just married a woman by the name Cornelia Cinna. Cornelia’s father was a very good military leader, who helped shape the way Julius Caesar ruled in his later life. Julius Caesar started off very slowly in the politician world also. He did not become a leader overnight. He began his politician career as a Flamen Dialis. After this, he moved on to start a war on the Gallic tribes. Julius Caesar was not just a politician and military leader however, he helped Rome in many positive ways. He was assassinated in 44 B.C., due to his rising power.

There were a number of Roman laws regarding slavery, and these too, changed over time. In the Republican period, slaves had no rights and were always subject to the whims of their owners. They did have some legal standing, however. They were allowed to act as witnesses in trials, and could gain freedom either through their owner's gratitude after loyal service or by buying it through the meager earnings they might collect over a lifetime of service. For example, owners in the Republic had the right to kill or mutilate slaves at a whim, but later imperial laws took this right away, though in practice this law could be largely ignored. This represents how valued slaves were to the Roman people.

Generally, when people hear “Ancient Rome”, the first names that pop into their heads are Julius Caesar, Octavian Augustus, and Marc Antony. The other Romans figures, both the good and the bad, are often forgotten, and abandoned, and treated less importantly than the three mentioned above. The rich history of the Roman Republic/Empire is often limited to several names, and other names are merely mentioned in passing. Roman emperor Caligula may not be one emperor whose life is studied in depth, and whose accomplishments are pointed out numerous times in history textbooks, but his life teaches us an important story: don’t put power in a single person’s hands, especially if they have dubious sanity.

As society lacks critical thinking, people let those in power manipulate them to get a taste of power. When Caesar returns from the battle with Pompey, the people of Rome are rejoicing in the streets. Yet Marullus accuses that “[the men of Rome] have hard hearts” and “[do not remember] Pompey” (I.i.32-37). The people of Rome abandon Pompey’s side as soon as Caesar wins. If they join Caesar, Caesar will like them more and their fellow citizens will continue to respect them. If they align with Pompey, the masses will attack them because Pompey’s army no longer has all it’s honor and power. Similarly, when Cassius is asking Brutus about his thoughts on Caesar, he philosophizes that “men at some time are masters of their own fates: the fault, [Brutus], is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings” (I.ii.139-141). Cassius’ statement explains that the less power someone has, the less control of their fate they have. Because Brutus has a huge amount of power as Caesar’s friend and as a senator, the people of Rome honor and respect him. Brutus aligns himself with Caesar and Cassius

Adding onto the point where slaves were put on the market like things, slaves were also discriminated due to their previous nationality. Both of these actions illustrate inhuman behaviour by the Ancient Romans. In addition to buying and selling slaves, there is one more option which tops off these poor choices. In Ancient Rome, one was also able to rent a slave. This is renting a human being. Renting tools or horses was ordinary but renting another person just exemplifies how Romans treated slaves as things, rather than people.

Her secret is guessed by her boss, Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti. Gradually, Ravi becomes Liv's friend and confidant, and as a scientist, he is intrigued with Liv's condition. Whenever she eats a victim's brain, Liv temporarily inherits some of their personality traits. She also experiences flashbacks which often give her clues about the murder. Those visions can be generally triggered by sights (events or objects) or sounds (repeated sentences). Liv uses this new ability to help the Seattle Police Department solve crimes, passing herself off as a psychic consultant, while Ravi works to develop a cure for Liv's affliction in hopes that one day she will resume her former life.

Livy’s account begins with Rome hearing the news that the Roman army had negotiated a peace treaty with the Samnites after the Samnites surrounded the Roman army. The news of a shameful surrender sent the Roman people into a state of mourning. After the Roman soldiers returned home in defeat, the Senate brought up the issue of the peace treaty to be discussed. The first person to be called upon to speak was Spurius Postumius, one of the leaders of the defeated Roman army and one of the negotiators of the peace treaty. Postumius rose and gave a proposition to the Senate for how the peace treaty could be dissolved: