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Editorial
January 17, 1797
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The editorial uses the historical example of Rome's conquest of allied states through deceptive friendships to warn that France is pursuing a similar imperial strategy.
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Had the states of Greece united with Carthage to oppose the despotism of Roman ambition, they might have preserved the balance of power--and the wide range of domination that marked the great republic had been circumscribed by the real independence of other states.--The Romans vanquished first one and then another state--always holding out the lure of advantages to be obtained from their friendship and alliance--until they obtained a footing in the allied dominion--when too late the weaker ally invariably found that under those precious names of friendship, alliance, and protection, they had admitted masters--not friends.
The French have acted, and attempted to act, a similar part.
Had the states of Greece united with Carthage to oppose the despotism of Roman ambition, they might have preserved the balance of power--and the wide range of domination that marked the great republic had been circumscribed by the real independence of other states.--The Romans vanquished first one and then another state--always holding out the lure of advantages to be obtained from their friendship and alliance--until they obtained a footing in the allied dominion--when too late the weaker ally invariably found that under those precious names of friendship, alliance, and protection, they had admitted masters--not friends.
The French have acted, and attempted to act, a similar part.
What sub-type of article is it?
Imperialism
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Roman Ambition
Carthage Alliance
Greek States
French Imperialism
False Alliances
What entities or persons were involved?
Romans
Carthage
Greece
French
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Analogy Between Roman Conquests And French Actions
Stance / Tone
Cautionary Warning Against Imperial Alliances
Key Figures
Romans
Carthage
Greece
French
Key Arguments
Greek States Could Have Preserved Balance Of Power By Uniting With Carthage Against Rome
Romans Conquered States By Offering Friendship And Alliance
Allies Admitted Masters Under Guise Of Protection
French Have Acted Similarly