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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Volume 1
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a six-volume work by the English historian Edward Gibbon. It traces Western civilization (as well as the Islamic and Mongolian conquests) from the height of the Roman Empire to the fall of Byzantium. Volume I was published in 1776 and went through six printings. Volumes II and III were published in 1781;volumes IV, V, and VI in 1788–1789. The six volumes cover the history, from 98 to 1590, of the Roman Empire, the history of early Christianity and then of the Roman State Church, and the history of Europe, and discusses the decline of the Roman Empire among other things.
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Published April 26, 2022
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Edward Gibbon
1,780 books620 followersEdward Gibbon (8 May 1737 – 16 January 1794) was an English historian and Member of Parliament. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, was published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788. The Decline and Fall is known for the quality and irony of its prose, its use of primary sources, and its open criticism of organised religion.
Gibbon returned to England in June 1765. His father died in 1770, and after tending to the estate, which was by no means in good condition, there remained quite enough for Gibbon to settle fashionably in London at 7 Bentinck Street, independent of financial concerns. By February 1773, he was writing in earnest, but not without the occasional self-imposed distraction. He took to London society quite easily, and joined the better social clubs, including Dr. Johnson's Literary Club, and looked in from time to time on his friend Holroyd in Sussex. He succeeded Oliver Goldsmith at the Royal Academy as 'professor in ancient history' (honorary but prestigious). In late 1774, he was initiated a freemason of the Premier Grand Lodge of England. And, perhaps least productively in that same year, he was returned to the House of Commons for Liskeard, Cornwall through the intervention of his relative and patron, Edward Eliot. He became the archetypal back-bencher, benignly "mute" and "indifferent," his support of the Whig ministry invariably automatic. Gibbon's indolence in that position, perhaps fully intentional, subtracted little from the progress of his writing.
After several rewrites, with Gibbon "often tempted to throw away the labours of seven years," the first volume of what would become his life's major achievement, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, was published on 17 February 1776. Through 1777, the reading public eagerly consumed three editions for which Gibbon was rewarded handsomely: two-thirds of the profits amounting to approximately £1,000. Biographer Leslie Stephen wrote that thereafter, "His fame was as rapid as it has been lasting." And as regards this first volume, "Some warm praise from David Hume overpaid the labour of ten years."
Volumes II and III appeared on 1 March 1781, eventually rising "to a level with the previous volume in general esteem." Volume IV was finished in June 1784; the final two were completed during a second Lausanne sojourn (September 1783 to August 1787) where Gibbon reunited with his friend Deyverdun in leisurely comfort. By early 1787, he was "straining for the goal" and with great relief the project was finished in June. Gibbon later wrote:
It was on the day, or rather the night, of 27 June 1787, between the hours of eleven and twelve, that I wrote the last lines of the last page in a summer-house in my garden. ... I will not dissemble the first emotions of joy on the recovery of my freedom, and perhaps the establishment of my fame. But my pride was soon humbled, and a sober melancholy was spread over my mind by the idea that I had taken my everlasting leave of an old and agreeable companion, and that, whatsoever might be the future date of my history, the life of the historian must be short and precarious.
Volumes IV, V, and VI finally reached the press in May 1788, their publication having been delayed since March so it could coincide with a dinner party celebrating Gibbon's 51st birthday (the 8th). Mounting a bandwagon of praise for the later volumes were such contemporary luminaries as Adam Smith, William Robertson, Adam Ferguson, Lord Camden, and Horace Walpole. Smith remarked that Gibbon's triumph had positioned him "at the very head of [Europe's] literary tribe."
Gibbon returned to England in June 1765. His father died in 1770, and after tending to the estate, which was by no means in good condition, there remained quite enough for Gibbon to settle fashionably in London at 7 Bentinck Street, independent of financial concerns. By February 1773, he was writing in earnest, but not without the occasional self-imposed distraction. He took to London society quite easily, and joined the better social clubs, including Dr. Johnson's Literary Club, and looked in from time to time on his friend Holroyd in Sussex. He succeeded Oliver Goldsmith at the Royal Academy as 'professor in ancient history' (honorary but prestigious). In late 1774, he was initiated a freemason of the Premier Grand Lodge of England. And, perhaps least productively in that same year, he was returned to the House of Commons for Liskeard, Cornwall through the intervention of his relative and patron, Edward Eliot. He became the archetypal back-bencher, benignly "mute" and "indifferent," his support of the Whig ministry invariably automatic. Gibbon's indolence in that position, perhaps fully intentional, subtracted little from the progress of his writing.
After several rewrites, with Gibbon "often tempted to throw away the labours of seven years," the first volume of what would become his life's major achievement, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, was published on 17 February 1776. Through 1777, the reading public eagerly consumed three editions for which Gibbon was rewarded handsomely: two-thirds of the profits amounting to approximately £1,000. Biographer Leslie Stephen wrote that thereafter, "His fame was as rapid as it has been lasting." And as regards this first volume, "Some warm praise from David Hume overpaid the labour of ten years."
Volumes II and III appeared on 1 March 1781, eventually rising "to a level with the previous volume in general esteem." Volume IV was finished in June 1784; the final two were completed during a second Lausanne sojourn (September 1783 to August 1787) where Gibbon reunited with his friend Deyverdun in leisurely comfort. By early 1787, he was "straining for the goal" and with great relief the project was finished in June. Gibbon later wrote:
It was on the day, or rather the night, of 27 June 1787, between the hours of eleven and twelve, that I wrote the last lines of the last page in a summer-house in my garden. ... I will not dissemble the first emotions of joy on the recovery of my freedom, and perhaps the establishment of my fame. But my pride was soon humbled, and a sober melancholy was spread over my mind by the idea that I had taken my everlasting leave of an old and agreeable companion, and that, whatsoever might be the future date of my history, the life of the historian must be short and precarious.
Volumes IV, V, and VI finally reached the press in May 1788, their publication having been delayed since March so it could coincide with a dinner party celebrating Gibbon's 51st birthday (the 8th). Mounting a bandwagon of praise for the later volumes were such contemporary luminaries as Adam Smith, William Robertson, Adam Ferguson, Lord Camden, and Horace Walpole. Smith remarked that Gibbon's triumph had positioned him "at the very head of [Europe's] literary tribe."
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November 7, 2023
Very informative, but at times very challenging to read as the author had a tendency to be very “wordy”. Enjoyed the detail presented regarding each “emperor” and the transition from one to the next. Was surprised to learn that the changes in leadership were rarely smooth and also how Rome was constantly threatened by the tribes on its borders. One is taught to believe that Rome was a dominant conquering military power that never lost a battle, which the reader will learn was far from the truth. One also learns how much power resided with the emperor and that it wasn’t the smooth running republic it has been made out to be. Intrigued by the transitional period from Diocletian to Constantine. Looking forward to Vol II.
June 29, 2026
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon:
1. One rebellious group was always threatening to riot or revolt for just about any reason
2. This rebellious group siezed a small town in country and setup base there.
3. The group of rioters stated that their common goal was their hatred of the emperor.
4. The senators linked advocates for the right to bear arms, to rebellious and corrupt politiicans.
5. The argument in favor of owning firearms is essentially an antiquated and outdated argument.
6. One of the popular senators was well-educated, and an eloquent speaker.
7. The officials assigned as little or as many army soldiers as they deemed necessary to help other countries. Sometimes 50 troops were sent out, sometimes 5,000 troops were dispatched.
8. Large populations of certain animals were designated for hunting.
9. "It is okay to own a simple firearm, but for a civilian to own a sophisticated firearm, this is not allowed, because sophisticated firearms are more dangerous."
10. Concealed firearms were also prohibited. A firearm had to be visible if worn in public.
11. In order to pass a controversial law, people in favor of the law spoke, people against the law spoke, and then a committee decided whether to pass the law or not.
12. A single person could not own enough weapons to rival the police or military. This was to prevent armed uprisings and encourage peace.
13. The rebellious group operated based on an ancient form of secrecy.
14. "Since the government is divided on some issues, let's try to educate each other to arrive at a solution."
15. The old senator took a leave, left the job and handed it over to a younger senator, under the condition that the younger senator do a good job, or else the senior senator would return. -
1. Since all of the countries had built up cities or military-cities, the entire earth was covered with cities and a grand civilization, and all the people lived peacefully and happily ever after.
2. The goal of the group was to build up more and more cities, and the goal of the individual was to increase his education and wisdom.
3. Refers several times to frankincense.
4. It was the opinion of the physician that his patient should stay away from cow's milk.
5. Many of the Arab people had impressive beards and spoke an impressive language.
1. Gratitude forbade Maximim to serve under the assassin of Caracalla.
2. Honour taught him to decline the effeminate insults of Elagabulus. On the accession of Alexander he returned to court, and was placed by that prince in a station useful to the service, and honourable to himself.
3. The senator had an understanding of each office that was under his care.
4. Some qualities of the citizens of Thrace were strength and toughness.
5. The circumstances surrounding his death are numerous. The reasons could not be confirmed definitively, so the case was closed.
6. The senator's biography was edited to include only his good deeds.
7. A series of senate hearings were held, to discuss new legislation and policy that existed.
8. The senators held meetings to discuss any subject or topic that interested them.
9. But the human character, however it may be exalted or depressed by a temporary enthusiasm, will return by degrees to its proper and natural level, and will resume those passions that seem the most adapted to its present condition.
10. The senators sought to understand the principles on which each office in government was based.
11. The senators sought to understand each office in government, and if necessary change them to fit in with modern day society.
12. In elections, staff should save the ballots, for months or years afterwards, in order to ensure that the winning candidate received the majority of ballot votes.
13. If a citizen of a town or state can not fill out a government form, then the government should appoint someone to fill out the form for him, or allow the citizen to fill out the form verbally, through spoken statements.
1. Sometimes, sessions of senate were held outdoors, in parks or during feasts.
2. To select people for government, it is easy. Just select all of the straight-A students in the schools.
3. One of the senators was known for his youthful age and appearance.
4. Even though the country was young, it was based on the model of older more established countries.
5. Chardin says, that European travellers have diffused among the Persians some ideas of the freedom and mildness of our governments.
6. The division of Europe into a nuumber of independent states, connected, however, with each other, by the general resemblance of religion, language, and manners, is productive of the most beneficial consequences to the liberty of mankind.
7. Sometimes sessions of the senate were held in stadiums in different cities.
8. In honor of the old republic, many of the laws remained in place in the new republic.
9. Many of the senators were intent on improving the government.
10. There were revolutionary factions in each state.
11. The concept of hereditary rule implies family-based education and training.
12. Hereditary rule can be discriminatory in cases where outsiders have displayed merit, but because of their lineage, cannot rule. The debate of hereditary rule.
13. One of the older senators assigned a younger staff member to represent her office during sessions of congress.
14. Sometimes there were convicted felons representing themselves in senate sessions.
15. Sometimes crowds of people would be present at the senate meetings.
1. Let’s get government to mimic memorable past eras (within reason).
2. No more old families in government, let’s get some new faces in government.
3. More foreign language speakers in government.
4. They were making a calm and peaceful citizen look like a hostile and dangerous criminal.
5. If a citizen of a town or state can not fill out a government form, then the government should appoint someone to fill out the form for him.
1. One of the politicians was too old fashioned, and needed to be more modern.
2. One of the politians focused too much on administrative duties.
3. One of the politicians was well-rounded, and was loved by the public.
4. One of the politicians might have committed crimes, but because of his wisdom and hard work, he was not prosecuted.
5. Refers to the Greek statesman Nerva.
6. One of the politicians was particularly cantankerous, or quarrelsome.
7. One of the politicians was materialistic and vain.
8. One of the politicians was comical and funny.
9. These are qualities that defined each politician.
10. One of the politicians called Caesar a coward and a fool.
11. The country was divided based on certain ideological disagreements.
12. ...their views are narrow, their judgement is limited or corrupt, and they are ignorant of many of the factual events relevant to the discussion.
1. The officials played favorites, and some people were treated fairly, and some people were not treated fairly. How was this determined? A senate panel was establishhed to ensure fair treatment for all.
2. The government moved slowly in some respects, and fast in other respects.
3. "The whole nation of the Ostrogoths had been assembled for the attack, and was almost entirely consumed in the siege, of Rome."
4. It is okay to have some freedom of judgement, but not total freedom of judgement if you are a government official; you still have to follow some established rules and procedures.
5. One group was concentrated in one area, and the other group was concentrated in another area, and then they had a war with each other.
6. One group was in control of farming and factories.
7. Instead of coming up with new policies and programs, government kept repeating the same policies and programs of the past.
8. The Senator was a favorite with the other senators. They would cheer enthusiastically for him during his speeches, and they would give him the most grand procession with horses and dignitaries whenever he would make travel. He lived the best life a politician could live.
9. The banks of the Danube were crowded on either side by with spectators, who gazed on the military pomp, anticipated the importance of the event, and diffused through the adjacent country the fame of a young hero...
10. Refers to a character named Eudoxia.
11. After a conspiracy against the senator was discovered, a panel of established senators held hearings to investigate, and then jailed several people.
12. In one territory, the government regulary monitored the bank and phone records of the citizens in order to prevent illegal activities. --The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon
13. The border wall had graffiti on it, and had become an eyesore in the country.
14. The Roman Empire contained many different senators who were knowledgeable in different subjects that were popular in Rome: religion - Judaism, Christianity, Catholocism, Buddhism, Hinduism; children and education; space and astronomy; women's rights; racial groups; foreign countries; manners and behavior; hunting, fishing and the outdoors; construction; oil; cattle and livestock; farming; medicine and psychology; diet and nutrition; literature, the arts & popular authors.
15. The senators often made friends in their meetings in order to build business alliances.
16. After their meetings, the senators would regularly go to restaurants, bars, or shopping centers.
17. The senators would regularly exchange small gifts to betoken their friendship.
18. There was a code of conduct, dress code and professional code that the senators had to follow.
19. There was a written schedule for the yearly senatorial meetings, although sometimes they met impromptu, or without preparation.
20. Sometimes the senate held night sessions.
21. The senate had different locations, based on the seasons, or other factors.
22. In the senate house, the senators regularly held fire drills and knew escape routes.
22. Many senators were experts in police and military strategy and tactics.
23. The Greeks were subdued by an imposter claiming to be Emperor Dionysius.
24. A good education ensures a good job, improves a person's behavior, contributes to the country, and can also benefit man in many other ways.
1. Citizens shouldn’t feel that their government is corrupt, and shouldn’t feel scared or blatantly offended in their government.
2. The Senator put in orders to update, or modernize all of the old and decaying government buildings in the city, state, and country. This would make the Empire more modern and beautiful.
3. The Roman Empire had fallen, it was no longer based on hard work and dedication, it was now a corrupt mess.
4. Sometimes people were arrested simply based on the sudden impulse of officials.
5. In a country, citizens shouldn’t be scared and forced to take medication. Citizens shouldn’t be forced, in different ways, to take medication against their will.
6. Many of the government officials were actually related by blood.
7. Since there were so many citizens in Ancient Rome, it was impossible to know the exact amount of money in the treasury.
8. Since there were 100,000 citizens in Ancient Rome, and each citizen made $30,000 yearly, the treasury was based on this.
9. One of the senators was not knowledgeable, wise, or experienced, so when he gave bad orders, his troops would not follow them.
10. The government sometimes occupied new countries on peaceful missions, where they built homes and buildings in the countries, without being at war and carrying weapons with the country.
11. During emergencies, the barricaded or blocked off the streets to control traffic, and put motorcycle officers on patrol.
12. During emergencies, police officers can barricade or roadblock the streets and reroute traffic.
13. During emergencies, the police put the town on lockdown, instituted a curfew, and did not let anyone in or out of the town.
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1. One rebellious group was always threatening to riot or revolt for just about any reason
2. This rebellious group siezed a small town in country and setup base there.
3. The group of rioters stated that their common goal was their hatred of the emperor.
4. The senators linked advocates for the right to bear arms, to rebellious and corrupt politiicans.
5. The argument in favor of owning firearms is essentially an antiquated and outdated argument.
6. One of the popular senators was well-educated, and an eloquent speaker.
7. The officials assigned as little or as many army soldiers as they deemed necessary to help other countries. Sometimes 50 troops were sent out, sometimes 5,000 troops were dispatched.
8. Large populations of certain animals were designated for hunting.
9. "It is okay to own a simple firearm, but for a civilian to own a sophisticated firearm, this is not allowed, because sophisticated firearms are more dangerous."
10. Concealed firearms were also prohibited. A firearm had to be visible if worn in public.
11. In order to pass a controversial law, people in favor of the law spoke, people against the law spoke, and then a committee decided whether to pass the law or not.
12. A single person could not own enough weapons to rival the police or military. This was to prevent armed uprisings and encourage peace.
13. The rebellious group operated based on an ancient form of secrecy.
14. "Since the government is divided on some issues, let's try to educate each other to arrive at a solution."
15. The old senator took a leave, left the job and handed it over to a younger senator, under the condition that the younger senator do a good job, or else the senior senator would return. -
1. Since all of the countries had built up cities or military-cities, the entire earth was covered with cities and a grand civilization, and all the people lived peacefully and happily ever after.
2. The goal of the group was to build up more and more cities, and the goal of the individual was to increase his education and wisdom.
3. Refers several times to frankincense.
4. It was the opinion of the physician that his patient should stay away from cow's milk.
5. Many of the Arab people had impressive beards and spoke an impressive language.
1. Gratitude forbade Maximim to serve under the assassin of Caracalla.
2. Honour taught him to decline the effeminate insults of Elagabulus. On the accession of Alexander he returned to court, and was placed by that prince in a station useful to the service, and honourable to himself.
3. The senator had an understanding of each office that was under his care.
4. Some qualities of the citizens of Thrace were strength and toughness.
5. The circumstances surrounding his death are numerous. The reasons could not be confirmed definitively, so the case was closed.
6. The senator's biography was edited to include only his good deeds.
7. A series of senate hearings were held, to discuss new legislation and policy that existed.
8. The senators held meetings to discuss any subject or topic that interested them.
9. But the human character, however it may be exalted or depressed by a temporary enthusiasm, will return by degrees to its proper and natural level, and will resume those passions that seem the most adapted to its present condition.
10. The senators sought to understand the principles on which each office in government was based.
11. The senators sought to understand each office in government, and if necessary change them to fit in with modern day society.
12. In elections, staff should save the ballots, for months or years afterwards, in order to ensure that the winning candidate received the majority of ballot votes.
13. If a citizen of a town or state can not fill out a government form, then the government should appoint someone to fill out the form for him, or allow the citizen to fill out the form verbally, through spoken statements.
1. Sometimes, sessions of senate were held outdoors, in parks or during feasts.
2. To select people for government, it is easy. Just select all of the straight-A students in the schools.
3. One of the senators was known for his youthful age and appearance.
4. Even though the country was young, it was based on the model of older more established countries.
5. Chardin says, that European travellers have diffused among the Persians some ideas of the freedom and mildness of our governments.
6. The division of Europe into a nuumber of independent states, connected, however, with each other, by the general resemblance of religion, language, and manners, is productive of the most beneficial consequences to the liberty of mankind.
7. Sometimes sessions of the senate were held in stadiums in different cities.
8. In honor of the old republic, many of the laws remained in place in the new republic.
9. Many of the senators were intent on improving the government.
10. There were revolutionary factions in each state.
11. The concept of hereditary rule implies family-based education and training.
12. Hereditary rule can be discriminatory in cases where outsiders have displayed merit, but because of their lineage, cannot rule. The debate of hereditary rule.
13. One of the older senators assigned a younger staff member to represent her office during sessions of congress.
14. Sometimes there were convicted felons representing themselves in senate sessions.
15. Sometimes crowds of people would be present at the senate meetings.
1. Let’s get government to mimic memorable past eras (within reason).
2. No more old families in government, let’s get some new faces in government.
3. More foreign language speakers in government.
4. They were making a calm and peaceful citizen look like a hostile and dangerous criminal.
5. If a citizen of a town or state can not fill out a government form, then the government should appoint someone to fill out the form for him.
1. One of the politicians was too old fashioned, and needed to be more modern.
2. One of the politians focused too much on administrative duties.
3. One of the politicians was well-rounded, and was loved by the public.
4. One of the politicians might have committed crimes, but because of his wisdom and hard work, he was not prosecuted.
5. Refers to the Greek statesman Nerva.
6. One of the politicians was particularly cantankerous, or quarrelsome.
7. One of the politicians was materialistic and vain.
8. One of the politicians was comical and funny.
9. These are qualities that defined each politician.
10. One of the politicians called Caesar a coward and a fool.
11. The country was divided based on certain ideological disagreements.
12. ...their views are narrow, their judgement is limited or corrupt, and they are ignorant of many of the factual events relevant to the discussion.
1. The officials played favorites, and some people were treated fairly, and some people were not treated fairly. How was this determined? A senate panel was establishhed to ensure fair treatment for all.
2. The government moved slowly in some respects, and fast in other respects.
3. "The whole nation of the Ostrogoths had been assembled for the attack, and was almost entirely consumed in the siege, of Rome."
4. It is okay to have some freedom of judgement, but not total freedom of judgement if you are a government official; you still have to follow some established rules and procedures.
5. One group was concentrated in one area, and the other group was concentrated in another area, and then they had a war with each other.
6. One group was in control of farming and factories.
7. Instead of coming up with new policies and programs, government kept repeating the same policies and programs of the past.
8. The Senator was a favorite with the other senators. They would cheer enthusiastically for him during his speeches, and they would give him the most grand procession with horses and dignitaries whenever he would make travel. He lived the best life a politician could live.
9. The banks of the Danube were crowded on either side by with spectators, who gazed on the military pomp, anticipated the importance of the event, and diffused through the adjacent country the fame of a young hero...
10. Refers to a character named Eudoxia.
11. After a conspiracy against the senator was discovered, a panel of established senators held hearings to investigate, and then jailed several people.
12. In one territory, the government regulary monitored the bank and phone records of the citizens in order to prevent illegal activities. --The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon
13. The border wall had graffiti on it, and had become an eyesore in the country.
14. The Roman Empire contained many different senators who were knowledgeable in different subjects that were popular in Rome: religion - Judaism, Christianity, Catholocism, Buddhism, Hinduism; children and education; space and astronomy; women's rights; racial groups; foreign countries; manners and behavior; hunting, fishing and the outdoors; construction; oil; cattle and livestock; farming; medicine and psychology; diet and nutrition; literature, the arts & popular authors.
15. The senators often made friends in their meetings in order to build business alliances.
16. After their meetings, the senators would regularly go to restaurants, bars, or shopping centers.
17. The senators would regularly exchange small gifts to betoken their friendship.
18. There was a code of conduct, dress code and professional code that the senators had to follow.
19. There was a written schedule for the yearly senatorial meetings, although sometimes they met impromptu, or without preparation.
20. Sometimes the senate held night sessions.
21. The senate had different locations, based on the seasons, or other factors.
22. In the senate house, the senators regularly held fire drills and knew escape routes.
22. Many senators were experts in police and military strategy and tactics.
23. The Greeks were subdued by an imposter claiming to be Emperor Dionysius.
24. A good education ensures a good job, improves a person's behavior, contributes to the country, and can also benefit man in many other ways.
1. Citizens shouldn’t feel that their government is corrupt, and shouldn’t feel scared or blatantly offended in their government.
2. The Senator put in orders to update, or modernize all of the old and decaying government buildings in the city, state, and country. This would make the Empire more modern and beautiful.
3. The Roman Empire had fallen, it was no longer based on hard work and dedication, it was now a corrupt mess.
4. Sometimes people were arrested simply based on the sudden impulse of officials.
5. In a country, citizens shouldn’t be scared and forced to take medication. Citizens shouldn’t be forced, in different ways, to take medication against their will.
6. Many of the government officials were actually related by blood.
7. Since there were so many citizens in Ancient Rome, it was impossible to know the exact amount of money in the treasury.
8. Since there were 100,000 citizens in Ancient Rome, and each citizen made $30,000 yearly, the treasury was based on this.
9. One of the senators was not knowledgeable, wise, or experienced, so when he gave bad orders, his troops would not follow them.
10. The government sometimes occupied new countries on peaceful missions, where they built homes and buildings in the countries, without being at war and carrying weapons with the country.
11. During emergencies, the barricaded or blocked off the streets to control traffic, and put motorcycle officers on patrol.
12. During emergencies, police officers can barricade or roadblock the streets and reroute traffic.
13. During emergencies, the police put the town on lockdown, instituted a curfew, and did not let anyone in or out of the town.
Toren Spencer-Gray
www.scholarlyinformation.com
December 26, 2022
I'll skip the "while history doesn't repeat itself, it certainly does rhyme" talking points no matter how true they are.
Its a great reminder of how all of Rome's emperors, even Hadrian - best known for great public works and increasing the quality of life for Romans - were real jerks.
A general was sent to deal with a prince from Gaul who made life difficult for Rome. After being on the receiving end of every twist, turn and trick in the book - he finally caught up to him with his army by a river. The prince swam downriver, the general took off his armor, cape, helmet and went "I'll be back with his head". He dove in, and came back a few hours later exactly how he said he would.
So he and his army go back to Rome and everyone's jumping up and down because how dare Gaul fight back when being crushed out of existence and history itself. Upon hearing the good news, Hadrian has the general do a walk of shame around the senate because he removed his insignia and indicator of rank, and in his opinion exercised poor judgement in this leading by example. The senators and everyone in the room knew it was nonsense, but no one said anything cause the emperor said so.
So remember ladies and jerks, even results aren't good enough for an emperor. Even if he was without doubt one of the most capable emperors who ever occupied the throne, and devoted his great and varied talents to the interests of the state.
Its a great reminder of how all of Rome's emperors, even Hadrian - best known for great public works and increasing the quality of life for Romans - were real jerks.
A general was sent to deal with a prince from Gaul who made life difficult for Rome. After being on the receiving end of every twist, turn and trick in the book - he finally caught up to him with his army by a river. The prince swam downriver, the general took off his armor, cape, helmet and went "I'll be back with his head". He dove in, and came back a few hours later exactly how he said he would.
So he and his army go back to Rome and everyone's jumping up and down because how dare Gaul fight back when being crushed out of existence and history itself. Upon hearing the good news, Hadrian has the general do a walk of shame around the senate because he removed his insignia and indicator of rank, and in his opinion exercised poor judgement in this leading by example. The senators and everyone in the room knew it was nonsense, but no one said anything cause the emperor said so.
So remember ladies and jerks, even results aren't good enough for an emperor. Even if he was without doubt one of the most capable emperors who ever occupied the throne, and devoted his great and varied talents to the interests of the state.
April 25, 2023
very thoughtfull and insightful research.
September 18, 2023
i love this entire series so much even though it's so out of date. the prose is just fantastic
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