Alliances offered by the Romans

“The different types of alliances offered or imposed by the Romans on their defeated enemies.”    

Rome became involved in a complex foreign policy which was partly based on the termination of the sovereignty of enemy states. The process was long and it differed in each case as policy was not always consistent.

Please choose a particular example or several such examples when this ‘termination of sovereignty’ was applied. Proceed to construct a narrative whereby the extent of Roman influence was increased in a step-by-step process of gradual territorial expansion. Include in your narrative the different types of alliances offered or imposed by the Romans on their defeated enemies before the completion of the process. Conclude with the final transfer of political and fiscal control to Rome and the establishment of a Roman ‘provincial’ administration.

Instructions

Essays are extensive informed views but not research papers. An informed view differs from an opinion in that it relies on views that have preceded its quest. A view becomes ‘informed’ when it incorporates into its argumentation process the views of others. An essay begins by describing the issue of its concern. It continues by stating what others have written or said about that particular issue of concern. It concludes by proposing an original or unique idea on the matter and by building an argument in support of that idea.

Essays, in this course, need to be within context. By context it is meant the exact bounds set by the essay question or subject matter. Staying within bounds means, staying within context.

Essays, in this course, should not exceed a 1000 word mark. For an essay to be well structured, in this course, it should not count less than 800 words.

An essay, in this course, does not require foot notes or bibliography, although ALL material included in the essay that does NOT ‘belong’ to the Essay’s author should be presented in a full citation (Chicago, Harvard or Associate Press citation methodology is accepted). Also, at the end of the Essay, all sources used by the author should be alphabetically listed under a “Sources” heading.