@richardleston5237 'Debbie Downer'? Do you really talk like that? I do not think it is negative to be interested in bizarre behaviour, when encountered. First or last, I will make no comment if I have nothing worth saying.
Your comments on the Pax Romana are interesting. I recently watched a video by another popular Roman history channel where they argued that the concept of a "Pax Romana" is totally false, because Roman society was still violent and based around slavery, and there was plenty of fighting and killing going on throughout the first century AD. I do not agree that there was no "Pax Romana" but I am not an expert on the topic. I would love for you to make a dedicated video addressing the issue and giving your opinion on the subject!
Thanks for posting these lectures. Although I've read you biography of Augustus (and might read it again very soon) it's good to have a recap like this.
When we talk about the conquests of Augustus we really should talk about Ventidius, Agrippa, Crassus (grandson of the triumvir), Taurus, Drusus and Tiberius. Those are the generals who do most of the grunt work between 40-9 BCE. Agrippa pretty much gets his due gratitude because for 15ish years he had official duties and powers that very much rivaled his chief patron, but even Tiberius gets ignored as a general despite being just as skilled, if not more cautious than his older brother.
I think this is the first time I've been first watching any video on TH-cam. Love this series. Been a avid reader of your since your Caesar biography!
What was behind the bizarre impulse to make a comment about it?
There are plenty of AI vids around if you want more first's 😊
@@charleshowie2074don’t be a Debbie downer Charles, you might get to be first next time
@richardleston5237 'Debbie Downer'? Do you really talk like that?
I do not think it is negative to be interested in bizarre behaviour, when encountered.
First or last, I will make no comment if I have nothing worth saying.
I’m exactly the same, it was Adrian’s book and Caesar, I just couldn’t put it down
Another phenomenal entry in a monumental series of videos. Cheers, doc!
Adrian Goldsworthy, please keep pumping this content out. It's really really really good.
Now I just need time to listen ffs
Excellent! Thankyou.
Your comments on the Pax Romana are interesting. I recently watched a video by another popular Roman history channel where they argued that the concept of a "Pax Romana" is totally false, because Roman society was still violent and based around slavery, and there was plenty of fighting and killing going on throughout the first century AD. I do not agree that there was no "Pax Romana" but I am not an expert on the topic. I would love for you to make a dedicated video addressing the issue and giving your opinion on the subject!
Goldsworthy has actually written a whole book about Pax Romana!
Thanks for posting these lectures. Although I've read you biography of Augustus (and might read it again very soon) it's good to have a recap like this.
Love this series!
When we talk about the conquests of Augustus we really should talk about Ventidius, Agrippa, Crassus (grandson of the triumvir), Taurus, Drusus and Tiberius. Those are the generals who do most of the grunt work between 40-9 BCE. Agrippa pretty much gets his due gratitude because for 15ish years he had official duties and powers that very much rivaled his chief patron, but even Tiberius gets ignored as a general despite being just as skilled, if not more cautious than his older brother.
Are you going to continue the hbo Rome series
i am looking forward to the grand strategy dicussion
You’re the man Goldsworthy
A video of Augustus without an appearance by Augustus the Cat. 😢
890 Thanksgivings, and no turkey!
Truly Rome was a harsh place.
Almost to 10k subscribers!
Hope you're making progress on your next book, sir.
Be well
Closing in on 10,000 members
I wouldn't want to be known as the guy who killed King Deldo either
"Babe, wake up. A new conquered and the proud just dropped."
WE'RE BACK BOYS
Yo yo whaz up?! I'll assume the regular crew is here.. Us gentlemen of the scholarly culture 😎
Most firstest! Vae victus
'There are very few things Romans don't want local communities to do'. Jews: hold my beer :D