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Tag Archives: Rome
From Republic to Empire – from the History Archive
Standard of the IV Cohort XXIV Legion At Cannae, in Southern Italy, the Army of the Roman Republic faced Hannibal in the 2nd Punic War. At the time a Roman citizen could not “join” the Army; it was an honor … Continue reading
Posted in history
Tagged aristocracy, Cannae, citizen army, empire, from republic to empire, Hannibal, history, professional army, proletariat, Roman Republic, Rome, Senatorial Class
1 Comment
On Hope and Change – From the Archives – 2015
Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus The soldiers loved the little boy son of famed Germanicus Commander of the Roman legions camped along the River Danube. A little boy dressed in the part of soldier in his father’s army carrying his … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Caligula, change, d beauty, false appearances, Hope, poetry, politics, Rome, slogans, unexpected outcomes
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Exodus
We used to live by an ancient Roman road where the chalk gave way to clay then to grandfather’s fertile garden lemon trees and vines. Now we walk in the footprint of the Legions passed the iron age fort … Continue reading
Banishment by Ovid and Me
When the saddest memory comes to mind, of that night, my last hour in the city, when I recall that night when I left so much so dear to me, even now tears fall from my eyes. The day was … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Augustus, banishment, birth right, Caesar, Crime, definition of crime, ed snowden, empire, exile, Moscow Airport, Ovid, passport, poetry, Rome, United States
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The Lust for Power
Well folks, Donald Trump rolls on toward obtaining the nomination of the party of Lincoln while his two main rivals Cruz and Rubio continue to split the Trump opposition between them. Now I consider Rubio, our junior Senator from Florida … Continue reading
Posted in travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Clinton, Crassus, crudness, current events, GOP candidates, howard stern, lust forpower, NAFTA, nominations, presidential election, Princess Diana, Rome, TPP, Trump
7 Comments
On the Application of Military Power in the National Interest
O Lucius Paulus! What are we doing here amongst these tribes bearing Rome nothing but enmity driving us normally benevolent men to increasing harshness? Thick as flies these little people stubborn, with studied animosity beyond all reason and human patience … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Afghanistan, animosity, conquered peoples, exceptionalism, futility of occupation, guerilla war, Iraq, local custom, military power, obectives, poetry, resistance, Rome, USA
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Marius and the Volunteer Army
Standard of the IV Cohort XXIV Legion At Cannae, in Southern Italy, the Army of the Roman Republic faced Hannibal in the 2nd Punic War. At the time a Roman citizen could not “join” the Army; it was an honor … Continue reading
Posted in history
Tagged aristocracy, Cannae, citizen army, empire, from republic to empire, Hannibal, history, professional army, proletariat, Roman Republic, Rome, Senatorial Class
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86, via Condotti
Crisp and clear it was that day befitting Roman January strolling down the Spanish steps to buy the International Tribune. Planned a quiet morning out to share a moment with the gods a coffee and the Sunday paper to sit … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged 1975, caffe greco, D'Annunzio, Ibsen, Italy, January in Rome, Lord Byron, poetry, Rome, Spanish Steps, Stendahl
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On Hope and Change
by toritto Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus The soldiers loved the little boy son of famed Germanicus Commander of the Roman legions camped along the River Danube. A little boy dressed in the part of soldier in his father’s army … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Caligula, change, d beauty, false appearances, Hope, poetry, politics, Rome, slogans, unexpected outcomes
7 Comments
Exodus
We used to live by an ancient Roman road where the chalk gave way to clay then to grandfather’s fertile garden lemon trees and vines. Now we walk in the footprint of the Legions passed the iron age fort … Continue reading
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