The Romans perfected the acquisition of power. But they fought for survival. ... It was never written that they would rule the roost. They had to fight to get there. -Jonathan Stamp

 

The Romans perfected the acquisition of power. But they fought for survival. ... It was never written that they would rule the roost. They had to fight to get there.


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A distinction between being accurate and being authentic. There's no such thing as 100-percent historical accuracy.

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Bruno (Heller) deliberately picked out stuff which is shocking, arresting, surprising.

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The Romans perfected the acquisition of power. But they fought for survival. ... It was never written that they would rule the roost. They had to fight to get there. -Jonathan Stamp
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They would be pleased, flattered, thrilled. They were very conscious of making their mark forever.

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