Question

What are three areas in which Hollister saw Rome's enduring influence in Europe?

Answer 1

And, they did invent some things themselves. Architecture: The ancient Romansdeveloped many new techniques for buildings and construction of all types including concrete, Roman roads, Roman arches, and aqueducts. Public Health Programs: TheRomans were great believers in healthy living.

Answer 2

This question refers to historian C. Warren Hollister, who talked about Rome's enduring influence in his book Roots of the Western Tradition (1966).

Three areas in which Hollister saw Rome's enduring influence in Europe were:

1. Administration: Roman administration survived through the organizational structure of the Church. The ecclesiastical 'dioceses' and 'provinces' came originally from the division of the Roman administrative units.

2. Language: The Latin language remained in use for many centuries (particularly among the high classes). It also left a legacy in Romance languages.

3. The concept of an empire: The idea of a powerful empire was very pervasive in history, influencing leaders such as Charlemagne and Napoleon.