ANTIGUA ROMA 2: La República Romana y la conquista de Italia (Documental Historia resumen)

Ancient Rome 2: The Roman Republic and the Conquest of Italy

This section provides an overview of the Roman Republic and its conquest of Italy. It discusses the expulsion of the last king, the alliance with Lars Porsena, and the attack on the newly created Roman Republic.

The Formation of the Roman Republic

• After defeating the Greeks at the Battle of Aricia, thanks to heroes like Horatius and Mucius Scaevola, peace was established in Lazio region.

• Reforms were implemented to democratize Roman institutions, replacing kings with two consuls who ruled annually.

• Consuls had significant power but could be vetoed by each other. In extreme cases, a dictator could be appointed for six months.

• Other important magistracies included praetors, censors, aediles, and quaestors.

The Senate and Assemblies

• The Senate consisted of 300 members who advised consuls, ratified decisions from other assemblies, established budgets, declared wars, controlled cults, and created judicial commissions.

• Commoners were initially excluded from participating in the Senate until around 150 BC.

• Popular assemblies included Centuriate elections based on wealth divisions for electing magistrates and voting on various matters.

• Tribal elections divided the population into urban and rustic tribes for electing aldermen seats and Quaestors.

Military Reforms

• The Centuriate army underwent several reforms throughout history. Initially composed of 100 men per century with two legions under consular command.

• All male citizens were required to enlist based on their income and social class.

• Tribal, curia, or century-based voting systems favored the wealthy and led to corruption.

Conflict and Expansion

• The 1st Latin War marked a significant conflict between Rome and its neighbors. The war resulted in the formation of the Latin League.

• Commoners grew frustrated with their lack of political participation and access to arable land monopolized by patricians.

Conclusion

This section concludes the discussion on the Roman Republic's formation, institutions, military reforms, and early conflicts.

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The Struggle between Patricians and Plebeians

This section discusses the brutal struggle between patricians and plebeians in ancient Rome. The patricians relied on the plebeians for their status, so they promised greater participation in Roman politics in exchange for their support. The magistracy of the tribunes of the plebs was created to defend the rights of the plebeian class.

Creation of Tribunes of the Plebs

• Two tribunes of the plebs were elected annually by the assembly of the plebs.

• They were chosen only from people belonging to the plebeian class.

• The tribunes had the power to veto decisions made by consuls and could choose other charges such as plebeian aediles.

The Law of Twelve Tables

• The law was drafted by legislators from both patrician and plebeian classes known as decemviri.

• It covered criminal law, regulating cases like murder and shoplifting, as well as damages, fines, and inheritances.

• However, it did not address marriage between patricians and plebeians.

Licinio-Sextias Laws

• In 376 BC, two tribunes of the plebs introduced these laws.

• One consul position was reserved for a commoner (plebeian), opening up other magistratures like Senate and urban pretura to them.

• Each person could own up to 125 hectares of land.

• It took 10 years for these laws to be approved due to resistance from patricians.

Lex Hortensia

• In 287 BC, this law was enacted by dictator Quintus Hortensius after a revolt by people living in Janiculum (Trastevere).

• It granted legal force to decisions made by the plebeian assembly (plebiscites) for everyone.

• Birth and wealth became less important, and the division between patricians and plebeians diminished.

Wars and Reforms in Ancient Rome

This section covers the wars fought by Rome against various tribes and cities, including the Latin League, Etruscans, Gauls, Samnites, and Greeks. It also mentions urban reforms and the development of Roman currency.

Enemies of Rome

• The Latin League's enemies were the Equos, Volscos, Oscos, and Umbros tribes.

• The Etruscans were the real enemies of Rome.

• Three bloody wars known as the wars against Veii were fought against them.

First War against Veii

• During this war, an entire patrician family (Fabio) was massacred during the Battle of Crémera.

• Fidenae, a border town, was taken by the Etruscans but later reclaimed by Rome.

Second War against Veii

• The murder of several Roman ambassadors to Fidenae led to this war.

• Rome regained control over Fidenae and sold its citizens as slaves.

Third War against Veii

• Veii was besieged for more than a decade before finally falling to Rome.

Gauls' Sack of Rome

• In 390 BC, Brenno led the Gauls in sacking Rome.

• Romans sought refuge in temples on Capitol Hill.

Recovery and Expansion

• After defeating the Gauls, it took Rome a long time to recover.

• Urban reforms were implemented, including building walls around the city.

• Conflicts with Italic tribes continued until 343 BC when the first Samnite War began.

Wars with Samnites and Expansion

This section focuses on wars with Samnites and the expansion of Rome into Lazio and other territories.

First Samnite War

• Romans allied with the Greeks of Capua against the approaching Samnites.

• The Romans emerged victorious, signed a peace treaty, and started the Second Latin War.

Second Latin War

• Roman victory in this war led to the dissolution of the Latin League.

• The entire Latin territory became part of Rome in 338 BC.

Roman Expansion

• Rome conquered cities like Cumae, Neapolis (modern Naples), Capua, and Anzio.

• The Etruscans lost their previous strength, while Alexander the Great began conquering Persia.

Resentment and Second Samnite War

• Resentment from the Samnites led to a war lasting over 20 years.

• Rome suffered defeats but eventually abandoned Greek hoplite tactics and created the Roman legion.

Manipulating Tactics and Legion Formation

This section discusses manipulating tactics used by Rome during wars with Samnites and the formation of the Roman legion.

Manipulating Tactics

• Handpieces (manipular tactics) were more maneuverable units of soldiers compared to Greek hoplites.

• Each legion was commanded by a consul and consisted of 30 handpieces with 120 soldiers each.

• Handpieces were divided into two centuries of 60 men commanded by a centurion, assisted by an optio.

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The Power of Rome and the Etruscan Threat

This section discusses the power dynamics in ancient Rome and the threat posed by the Etruscans.

Rise of Rome and Etruscan Threat

• Rome had the power to command the army, make arrests, and hold elections outside the city.

• The Etruscans were considered enemies of Rome.

• Three brutal wars known as the wars against Veyes were fought against them.

• The Senate was an important assembly with 300 members who advised consuls, ratified decisions, and controlled religious cults.

• Senators could only meet with permission from consuls until around 150 BC.

Wars Against Veyes and Roman Expansion

• The first war against Veyes resulted in a disaster for Rome, with a patrician family being massacred.

• The Fabio family was almost wiped out during this war.

• The Senate had three popular assemblies: comitia curiata, comitia centuriata, and comitia tributa.

• Roman expansion began after defeating Veyes in the second war.

• Centuries played a crucial role in organizing both elections and the army.

Reformations and Gaulish Invasion

• Gaulish invasion led by Brennus devastated Rome in 390 BC.

• All male citizens had to enlist based on their income level for better or worse armament.

• After driving out the Gauls, Rome underwent urban reforms and built walls for protection.

• Several sporadic battles occurred with Italic tribes and Tarquinia, an Etruscan city-state.

Samnite Wars and Voting System

• Three Samnite wars took place between 343 BC to establish Roman dominance in central Italy.

• Voting took place through different assemblies based on wealth divisions such as centuriae, tribus, or curiae.

La 2ª guerra samnita y las medidas de moneda

En esta sección se habla sobre la segunda guerra samnita y las medidas de moneda utilizadas en ese tiempo.

La 2ª guerra samnita

• El resentimiento de los samnios derivó en una segunda guerra samnita que duró más de 20 años.

Medidas de moneda

• En esa época, 10 ases eran equivalentes a un denario de plata, que a su vez equivalía aproximadamente a 1 dracma griego.

• Además, 2,5 ases eran equivalentes a un sestercio.

Pirro y la negociación con Roma

Esta sección trata sobre los intentos de Pirro por negociar con Roma después de la guerra samnita.

• Después de la guerra samnita, Pirro intentó negociar con Roma un reparto de Italia. Sin embargo, senadores como Apio Claudio rechazaron la propuesta y la guerra continuó.

Ayuda a Siracusa y alianza con Cartago

Aquí se menciona cómo Pirro acudió en ayuda de Siracusa contra Cartago.

• La ciudad de Siracusa solicitó ayuda a Pirro contra Cartago y este acudió a Sicilia para ayudarles.

• Se menciona que Sicilia tenía un peso aproximado de casi 30 kilos.

• Los cartagineses se aliaron con Roma, lo que llevó a Pirro a abandonar Sicilia debido a la deserción de muchas colonias griegas.

Nombres y apellidos en Roma

En esta sección se habla sobre los nombres y apellidos en la antigua Roma.

• La guerra samnita terminó con la batalla de Benevento. En Roma, los nombres constaban de un "praenomen" (nombre de pila), un "nomen" (nombre de familia o apellido) y un "cognomen" (apodo).

• A diferencia del apellido, el cognomen no era necesariamente hereditario. Un ejemplo es Cayo Julio César, donde Cayo es el praenomen, Julio es el nomen y César es el cognomen.

Derrota de los elefantes griegos

Aquí se menciona cómo los romanos lograron derrotar a los elefantes griegos durante las guerras.

• Durante las guerras contra Pirro, los romanos recibieron consejos de los púnicos para derrotar a los elefantes griegos. Utilizaron flechas y hasta cerdos prendidos en fuego para asustarlos.

• Se menciona que algunos creen que el apodo "César" proviene de la palabra latina para "cabellera", ya que Julio César tenía calvicie incipiente.

Expansión de Roma en Italia

En esta sección se habla sobre la expansión de Roma en Italia.

• Para el año 270 a.C., toda la península itálica pertenecía a Roma, habiendo derrotado a los enemigos como los equos, volscos, oscos y umbros.

• Los etruscos eran considerados los verdaderos enemigos de Roma.

Guerras contra Veyes y las tres guerras púnicas

Aquí se mencionan las guerras contra Veyes y las tres guerras púnicas.

• Las guerras contra Veyes fueron conocidas como las guerras más importantes para Roma. Durante la primera guerra, una familia patricia fue masacrada durante la batalla de Crémera.

• Se menciona que hubo tres cruentas guerras conocidas como las guerras púnicas, siendo Cartago el gran enemigo amenazando las fronteras romanas.

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