Rome

Christian Alexander

As a general Republic, Rome celebrated centuries of success (Harris War and Imperialism in Republican Rome 327-70 B.C. Oxford: Claredon P. 1979). For four hundred years until c. AD 200, it prospered with positive economic growth but why was it able to prosper is my question. I read entries in Lexham Bible Dictionary and A Week in the Life of Rome by James L. Papandrea.  In this period of growth, the Empire's subjects in the center profited from its growing prosperity. On the other hand, the centuries-long expansionist practices continued an exploitative cycle that was unstable for humanity. I am trying to find sources on this within Logos but have been unsuccessful. Rome NEAR unstable & Rome NEAR growth & Rome NEAR economy. Any advice? 

DMB

I don't have any suggestions beyond 'Rise and Fall'.

But perspective-wise, the Persian capital didn't do too badly. Centuries! The Biblically-celebrated Ninevah was pretty amazing for early-reach, size, and staying-power.

Personally, for empire'ing, Greece would be the big question mark. Broke up immediately, surviving on the power of culture?

Trivia question: Name Alexander the Great's capital?

Dave Hooton

Christian Alexander said:

I am trying to find sources on this within Logos but have been unsuccessful. Rome NEAR unstable & Rome NEAR growth & Rome NEAR economy. Any advice? 

Try  something like  (growth OR economy) IN headword:Rome.

Rosie Perera

Christian, how often do you think about the Roman Empire? [;)]