This is exactly why the Romans kept a large, powerful, standing Army, much like we do today.
I'm not saying that the Roman system was perfect, but it was a vast improvement.
It's obvious that prior to this revolt, the Romans had negotiated with the Iceri, keeping their feudal structure in place, which was a common practice in many places of the Empire (dual system of governance).
What happened was the Iceri and others became greedy. They expected all the trappings of Roman Civilisation, too quickly. They did not understand that you don't build Londinium in a day.
But the Iceri, instead of contributing to building a better society, only destroyed much of it.
Which side was correct? Neither. The Roman Governor was greedy and corrupt, and this led to the revolt.
Obviously, in the aftermath of this event, someone sat down, and examined the causes of the revolt, and took steps and measures to prevent it from happening again, because 200 years of peace and prosperity followed this event.
The modern equivalent of this revolt, is Afghanistan. Is our system perfect? Not by any stretch of the imagination. We are greedy and corrupt. But we try to bring civilisation to some backwards people, and they try to destroy it.
I don't think either side has a realistic plan.
Why are mental health professionals so easy to fool?
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Revolting.
This is exactly why the Romans kept a large, powerful, standing Army, much like we do today.
I'm not saying that the Roman system was perfect, but it was a vast improvement.
It's obvious that prior to this revolt, the Romans had negotiated with the Iceri, keeping their feudal structure in place, which was a common practice in many places of the Empire (dual system of governance).
What happened was the Iceri and others became greedy. They expected all the trappings of Roman Civilisation, too quickly. They did not understand that you don't build Londinium in a day.
But the Iceri, instead of contributing to building a better society, only destroyed much of it.
Which side was correct? Neither. The Roman Governor was greedy and corrupt, and this led to the revolt.
Obviously, in the aftermath of this event, someone sat down, and examined the causes of the revolt, and took steps and measures to prevent it from happening again, because 200 years of peace and prosperity followed this event.
The modern equivalent of this revolt, is Afghanistan. Is our system perfect? Not by any stretch of the imagination. We are greedy and corrupt. But we try to bring civilisation to some backwards people, and they try to destroy it.
I don't think either side has a realistic plan.