Gaul Flashcards
What drove them into rebellion
Heavy debts drove Gallic communities into rebellion.
instigated by whom
Julius Florus and Julius Sacrovir both noblemen with Roman citizenship instigated.
- they were sent to raise different areas of tribes
Gatherings
Treviri
treasonable gatherings. discussions about endless taxation, crushing rates of interest, brutality and arrogance of governors
What was said about the Roman army
Treviri
Germanicus’ death had demoralised it
Think of your strength and Italy’s weekness and the unwar-like population of Rome (Tiberius’ reign)
-this is an ideal opportunity to regain independence
Outcome of the gatherings
Treviri
seeds of Rebellion sown in almost every Gallic community
The first two outbreaks were suppressed.
Tiberius is informed
Treviri
Tiberius received this information but disregarded it: his indecision did no good to the war.
Florus’ actions
Treviri
Tempted Roman cavalry to massacre Roman business men and thus begin hostilities
a few went over.
debtors and dependants took up arms, but were intercepted by brigades sent by imperial governors of lower and upper Germany.
What did the Romans do
Treviri
Romans sent ahead a man of rebel nationality Julius Iundius who hated Florus. dispersed the undisciplined crowd
Florus
Treviri
Florus escaped, unfindable he killed himself as soldiers blocked every exit.
the rebellion among the Treviri ended
The revolt of the Aedui
The revolt of the Aedui was more formidable, they were a richer nation
What did Sacrovir do
: occupied the Capitol Augustodunum
turned the youthful Gallic noblemen being educated there
Sacrovir’s army after Augostodunum
40,000 atrong
1/5th equipped like Roman soldiers.
Neighbouring communities supplied keen volunters
Roman generals
quarrelling about who was controlling operations
governor of Lower Germany yielded to that of the Higher Gaius Silius
Reaction inn Rome
- At Rome it was said all 64 people of Gaul had revolted not just the Aedui and Treviri, Germans had joined them, Spanish provinces were wavering. Rumour
- but many disliked the existing regime to such an extent that they hoped for change so greatl they even welcomed danger for themselve
criticism of Tiberius
- They criticised Tiberius for devoting attention to accusers’ reports during so dangerous a rebellion
- even war is welcome change from the miseries of peace.
Tiberius’ response
- He took all the more pains to appear unperturbed, profoundly secretive, he would not show he was concerned. Maybe he knew the gravity had been exaggerated.
Silius’ march to ugustodunum
Much rivalry among Roman sergeant-majors to reach Augustodunum first, the soldiers protested against rests at night
Sacrovir’s speech
glorious independence in victory and oppressive servitude in defeat.
- his words were gloomily received as Roman army was advancing in line
Silius’ speech
replied by a mighty shout
Outcome of battle
Sacrovir fled to Augostodunum, fearing betrayal he killed himself
Tiberius’s letter to the senate about the war’s termination,
why had he not gone to war and what would he do now
Tiberius wrote to the senate informing them of the war and its termination.
Victory was due to the loyal courage of his generals and his own policy
He said he had not gone to war due to the inadvisability of a ruler leaving the centre of government, stressed the size of the empire
He would go to study the situation however and deal with it
flattery for Tiberius’ return
Among vows and prayers decreed for his return one proposed that Tiberius should enter the city on his return with an official ovation.
Tiberius’ response to the flattery
A letter from a tiberius who said that after receiving and declining so many Triumphs in his youth would he hanker after the empty honour of a suburban parade in his old age. (honourable)
