The Roman Triumph : Mary Beard

Navtej Kohli having much interest in reading in historical books , some books that be wrote during the era expressing clear image of that time of society but when a person write about past historical events , because describing that type in which the author was not lived like shooting bird in dark . Navtej Kohlihad read a book written by Mary Beard and the name of the Book The Roman Triumph.
Mary Beard beautifully described the Roman Era specially while get backed after victory and the scene was welcome in the city. When major military victory was be accomplished in ancient Rome, the general under which army was fought, passed through all main places and reached to the temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill. This book show how in reality Roman victory was cheered in ancient days . Besides past golden days this books also shows shaded area in Roman Era.
What did it mean when the axle broke under Julius Caesar's chariot? Or when Pompey's elephants got stuck trying to squeeze through an arch? Or when exotic or pathetic prisoners stole the general's show? And what are the implications of the Roman triumph, as a celebration of imperialism and military might, for questions about military power and "victory" in our own day? The triumph, Mary Beard contends, prompted the Romans to question as well as celebrates military glory.
Mary imagination was just go beyond reality while describing the things which Roman conquers after victory such that animals which was not seen yet or even Roman Officers cruelty while they showed wars prisoners during victory march past .Many times Mary just want to ask that why people not celebrating his lost either in war or even game. Means the person who is winner always try to insult and tease the looser in such a way that loser either turns slave or even turns to became man eater tiger.
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