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The history of the Roman Empire

The history of the Roman Empire

History of the Roman Empire-summary information about the establishment, founder, rulers, borders and fall of the Roman State There are many empires that took place in the past and were one of the most powerful states of the period in which it was located. One of these empires is the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire is one of the most powerful empires in the world, which is spread over a fairly…

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any tips on writing Roman-inspired kingdom/country? (stratocracy type of thing)

thx! xx 🍒

Hi :)

I had Latin in my Abitur and I barely passed, so let’s see what I remember about their government.

Writing a stratocracy

a stratocracy is a state that is led by military

it’s not a civil administration anymore, every branch of government is occupied by military personnel

people who served in the military have more rights than others (can vote, etc.)

head of state gets a military title and often serves as commander-in-chief

the youth gets trained early in life to military standards

deep loyalty to the generals and their armies

While writing a stratocracy or a Roman-inspired state, I would look at how people get treated that did not serve in the military or that oppose it. There is also more power with the Generals than with the senate and if voting is mostly or exclusively is done by military personnel, it would lead to different decisions for the state than a civil government.

You should also think about how the children get trained and in what way and how soon they get included into the military aspect of the state. And keep in mind that while a stratocracy does not have to be autocratic, it’s more likely to use force to accomplish their goals as it’s the nature of an army.

This can also change their relationships to neighboring states, when they focus on building an army and not focussed on trading, etc. It could make the other states much more careful with them and not trying to come to a trade agreement. On the other hand, some states may try to build an exclusive alliance with them to secure themselves and get their protection.

I hope this is helpful for you and I wish you good luck!

- Jana

[fulldocumentary]

The growth of the Roman state and its army from the early battle of Veii, in which the Etruscan kings were routed, to the Celtic sack of Rome and the subsequent reorganisation of the army that went on to wrest control of the Mediterranean from Carthage in the Punic Wars. Late Republican power struggles culminating in the dictatorship of Julius Caesar resulted in the formation of the professional army that forged the Empire.

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1iJp5nH6cI)