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  1. Germanicus
    There is a section in Polybius, on the Roman Army where he is describing the layout of the camp of a consular army :- This is footnoted, and the footnote says:-[1] These were veterans who re-enlisted on special terms and formed a bodygaurd for the General.
  2. Germanicus
    Pliny always seems such a gentleman.
  3. Germanicus
    Agreed.
  4. Germanicus
    If anyone is interested in reading the actual text - go to this link - and scroll down, there are links to 3 or 4 different translations at the bottom. It does make for interesting reading.
  5. Germanicus
    This is the only point at issue in this thread, it's been postulated that Slavery had an impact leading to a lack of technological development in the Roman Empire, as the need for labour saving devices, drives technology. The steam engine, the internal combustion engine, hydraulics, farming technology like a plough for example. You clearly disagree - perhaps you could enlighten me as to what you think stunted technological growth in the Roman empire or in fact if you think it was ?
  6. Germanicus
    How can I check out your space Princeps ?
  7. Germanicus
    Whether you mean it or not, I do find you insulting. At no stage have I discredited his acheivements, I admire them. This discussion has nothing to do with respect for the man, that is your construct. As I already said, I will retire NOW or this will get ugly-er. Do not address me further in this thread.
  8. Germanicus
    I retire from the discussion, it's like talking to a brick wall. I've given you evidence, things to read, I can do no more. Believe whatever makes you comfortable.
  9. Germanicus
    It's impossible for me, or you for that matter to know for certain, but my belief is that politics figured greatly in his conversion, as all historical evidence suggests to the unbias viewer.
  10. Germanicus
    I think you'll find everyone posting in this topic is pretty well informed on the man. They just realise that faith can be a tool just as much as an army can. While I can see where you are comming from, I think it would serve you well do do some further reading - take the following for example :- Holland Lee Hendrix: President of the Faculty, Union Theological Seminary From PBS - which has some other interesting snippets on Constantine and his conversion you might be interested in. Mostly written by well known theologians and classics proffessors.
  11. Germanicus
    Actually, Marius was the precedent for this, like so much else.....
  12. Germanicus
    No ones saying that it is.
  13. Germanicus
    No problem here Brotus, think all you want, just don't make a thread about it.
  14. Germanicus
    Anyone heard Film School ? Listening to the album now, it's great.
  15. Germanicus
    It is a great "game", and has sapped hours/days of my time.
  16. Germanicus
    19th Century painted view of MelbourneMelbourne, Swanston st 1895
  17. Germanicus
    This is where your problem lies Rameses - no one here is saying that Constantine was Evil at any stage. Becoming a Christian does not make one automaticly obey the laws of modern Christianity, that you seem to equate with "goodness". Constantine didn't make Christianity the official state religeon either, but yes, if he was truly converted he was the first Christian Emperor.
  18. Germanicus
    In my opinion - no. It wasn't an option that any of the four would have taken. The importance of being seen to be legal still figured in their mindsets. This meant that once acclaimed Emperor, a march on Rome was required, and a ratification by the cowered senate. None would have been content to establish some province as their capital, Galba could have tried in Spain, Vespasian could have done it in Judea, but no, the fight was for Empire, not part of it.
  19. Germanicus
    It's interesting isn't it, how much we question ancient Roman texts based on the bias of their writers ? I've recently read a number of intances...in Polybius and in letters from Pliny to Tacitus, when the importance of accuracy in the writing of histories is explicitly expressed as the most important thing. I apologize for going off topic...what was the topic again ? Oh yes, the Crusades...nasty things those.
  20. Germanicus
    Yes, it appears we all agree with PPs post, with conditions. I like this paragraph of yours Furius.
  21. Germanicus
    No - Julian the Apostate came after him.
  22. Germanicus
    Sorry Rameses but I must - first you said:- Eventually you totally reversed your original position saying :- Back to bodygaurds, Cato I just remembered the Extraordinarii - as described by Polybius - seems very bodygaurd like in the description, as the units were to serve near the person of and under the supervision of, the Consul :- This would qualify as pre Sertorius.
  23. Germanicus
    I do to, talk about cut through the crap - mine included. Excellent post PP.
  24. Germanicus
    You're right, it does sound a bit hypocritical - what you seem to be saying is that the salves themselves didn't cause the problem, but that slavery and it's functions did, which really means we agree.
  25. Germanicus
    No, not independantly but collectively. I do agree that the personality of Caesar contributed to the creation of the triumvirate, that's elementary as you put it but I maintain that Caesar and his actions were as a result of how the republic was operating post Gracchi. We will not reach an accord on this point.
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