Expansion in the Mediterranean

Expansion in the Mediterranean

Stages of Roman Involvement

• Rome progressively became more involved in the affairs of the Hellenistic East.
• Rome had different methods for incorporating and governing territories in the Mediterranean that fell under its power.

Options for Governing Territories

• Two basic options Rome had for governing conquered territories:
  • Public kingdom
  • Client kingdom

Client Kingdom

• An important term when considering Roman rule in conquered territories.
• Also significant in understanding domestic Roman social relations.

Patron-Client Relationship

• A fundamental relationship that structures Roman social life in a number of domains.
• Involves a relationship between a patron and a client.