The Political Compass of Ancient Rome

We all know the political compass - that familiar map of political ideologies that helps us understand where we stand in the modern political landscape. But have you ever wondered how this concept would translate to the world of ancient Rome?
In this analysis, we step away from our usual style of modernizing ancient texts to bring you a unique exploration of Roman political ideologies - and a rare chance to utilize my political science degree 😅 Using the framework of the modern political compass, we dissect the beliefs and strategies of some of Rome's most renowned figures, from the Patrician elite to the Plebeian masses, and from the champions of the Republic to the architects of the Empire.
If you're curious about the political machinations that shaped the Roman Republic, the Empire, and even modern politics - this video is for you.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and Setting the Scene
2:01 The Four Schisms of Roman Politics
2:01 The Four Schisms of Roman Politics
2:15 Schism 1: Populares VS Optimates
7:19 Schism 2: Imperial VS Republican
9:36 Schism 3: Military Expansion VS Stability Focus
13:27 Schism 4: Patricians VS Plebeian
15:38 The Political Compass of Ancient Rome
19:37 Men of Rome: Elite Emperials
25:12 Men of Rome: Conservative Senators
29:38 Men of Rome: Republic Guardians
35:26 Men of Rome: Popular Imperators
38:39 Final Thoughts

[@GentlemanBystander]

I still squarely in the "Carthago Delenda Est" side.

[@TheLegendaryLore]

But for the benefit of the common Roman or your patrician friends? 😄

[@GentlemanBystander]

@@TheLegendaryLore Whatever benefits the Republic, vicinus.

[@fabiodeoliveiraribeiro1602]

Like every walled city, at the beginning of its history Rome had to deal with three essential problems: population growth, scarcity of space and tensions between patricians and plebeians caused by distributive conflicts. The first macro-political solution adopted by the Romans, which put the city on the path to greatness, was to maintain a permanent state of war. Military conflicts united and hierarchized the Roman population. The citizen army was made up of plebeians and commanded by patricians. The destruction or conquest of Rome's neighboring cities created conditions for the creation of Roman colonies (relieving the pressure of population growth in Rome), part of the goods stolen from the defeated paid the soldiers and another part enriched the public treasury. Surplus lands not used to establish colonies were shared by the patricians, increasing their economic and political power. Warfare was perfected as a continuation of Roman domestic politics. The construction of infrastructure in conquered cities and territories provided pacification through the Romanization of the defeated peoples, who at some point became Romans. Unlike the Greek city states which were closed and racially intolerant communities, Rome was a political community open to growth by incorporating other communities. Rome obviously conquered all of Greece and part of Magna Graecia by arms.

[@applin121]

The Gracchi are perfect examples of the law of unintended consequences. And both brothers had violent deaths. Excellent as always

[@TheLegendaryLore]

Thank you, brother.
It seems a rule of history that idealists tend to not live very long.

[@WilliamRP263]

Very helpful video to understand the complexity of roman politics. Much appreciated.

[@iEatCheese33]

Yes!!! Just what I needed this morning. Thank you, sir!

[@TheLegendaryLore]

Thank you, brother!

[@AlmostDrAbe]

High quality channel, thank you 🙏

[@kkech1]

sigh.. *boots up Imperator:Rome*

[@TheLegendaryLore]

😄 Paradox FTW

[@ProbusVerus]

Thank you for this video! Very interesting and insightful.
I will sit firmly in the Popular Imperators field. All should be given for the people so that the people will give it all for the glory of the State.

[@TheLegendaryLore]

I think we would have had some fierce debates, had we been born in Rome circa BC 100 😅

[@UNKNOWN-kp7nn]

❤

[@AlexanderosD]

It's a bummer that a type of group perfectly in the center of all four is neigh impossible.
The entire world would probably be Rome if so!

[@Lord_Of_Aether]

Gaius Marius did nothing wrong

[@laisphinto6372]

That IS some bullshit