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Murena’s outspoken attack on Augustus could in itself be seen as Republican, reflecting the freedoms of the traditional aristocracy and thus could be treated in parallel to the historiographical expressions of opposition and thus underlines the political complexity and fluidity of a situation in which many laid claim to the legacy of Republicanism and the meaning of Republicanism was hence disputed. A similar confusion and complexity surrounds the exiles of the Julias. Iunius Silanus. A year before, Agrippa Postumus was exiled for his immoral character.
1–7). 1–3). Such behaviour followed the mos maiorum of the Republic. Whereas previously the senatorial business had been filled with pointless adulation, now the senators can finally participate in the government of the Empire: it is in obedience to your wishes that we assemble in the House not to compete in flattery but to practice and render justice. 5) Pliny praises the restraint Trajan has shown in accepting honours and putting up statues. Instead of gold statues, Caesar’s portrait is there for all to see, fashioned from the same bronze as that of a Brutus or a Camillus, and for the same reason – for they expelled the tyrant kings and conquering foe from the walls of Rome.
4–5). 5). 5). 1–7). 1–3). Such behaviour followed the mos maiorum of the Republic. Whereas previously the senatorial business had been filled with pointless adulation, now the senators can finally participate in the government of the Empire: it is in obedience to your wishes that we assemble in the House not to compete in flattery but to practice and render justice. 5) Pliny praises the restraint Trajan has shown in accepting honours and putting up statues. Instead of gold statues, Caesar’s portrait is there for all to see, fashioned from the same bronze as that of a Brutus or a Camillus, and for the same reason – for they expelled the tyrant kings and conquering foe from the walls of Rome.