Secret History #21: Roman Anti-Civilization

Professor Jiang delivers a lecture on Roman history, arguing that Rome was an "anti-civilization" or "evil empire." He discusses Rome's origins as a militaristic society influenced by the Etruscans, its expansion through military conquest, and the social and political structures that contributed to its rise and eventual corruption. The lecture covers key events like the Punic Wars, the rise of figures like Hannibal and Julius Caesar, and the transition from republic to empire under Augustus. Jiang also critiques traditional Roman historical narratives, suggesting they were fabricated to justify Roman actions and promote a culture of hatred, contrasting it with Greek civilization's emphasis on love and empathy. The lecture concludes with a discussion of Roman culture, its focus on violence and conquest, and a brief mention of the emergence of Jesus as a response to the empire's moral failings.