The rise of the Roman Empire
by Polybius
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Polybius argues that Rome's success was largely due to its "mixed constitution" which balanced monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy; how do you see this balance reflected in modern political systems, and do you think it remains the ideal model for stability today?
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Polybius places immense emphasis on the role of the historian as an objective, eyewitness chronicler rather than a dramatic storyteller; how does this philosophy change the way you read ancient history compared to modern historical narratives?
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When examining the military discipline and societal structure of the Roman republic, what aspects of their culture do you find most admirable, and which do you find most troubling from a modern ethical standpoint?
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