Golden Age refers to a period of time when a person or place is having a time of prosperity, peace, stability and fulfillment.
Under Augustus, Rome was experiencing a Golden Age. Augustus' ruled for a very long time and throughout his entire rule he provided stability for Romans by continuing to improve the Empire of Rome's power and prosperity. They had recently fought in many civil wars and the peace that was maintained through Augustus' rule was a huge encouragement to the people of Rome. There was also a lot of prosperity during Augustus' rule and no Roman was for want of bread because there was such an abundance of food. They were also still allowed many freedoms of expression and their lives were able to find fulfillment through many forms of art, activities and education.
I am Canadian and I think that most countries go through cycles where first the economy peaks (could be referred to as a Golden Age) and then the country falls into an economic recession. The most recent Golden Age in Canada would probably have been right before the 2007-2008 market crash. Especially in my province, unemployment rates were low, average wages were high, the work force was searching for employees and people were becoming more and more educated. My province, Alberta, became completely debt free and the oil companies situated in Alberta were making more money that ever. There was peace, which has almost always been the case in Canada, and people were able to find fulfillment.
Under Augustus, Rome was experiencing a Golden Age. Augustus' ruled for a very long time and throughout his entire rule he provided stability for Romans by continuing to improve the Empire of Rome's power and prosperity. They had recently fought in many civil wars and the peace that was maintained through Augustus' rule was a huge encouragement to the people of Rome. There was also a lot of prosperity during Augustus' rule and no Roman was for want of bread because there was such an abundance of food. They were also still allowed many freedoms of expression and their lives were able to find fulfillment through many forms of art, activities and education.
I am Canadian and I think that most countries go through cycles where first the economy peaks (could be referred to as a Golden Age) and then the country falls into an economic recession. The most recent Golden Age in Canada would probably have been right before the 2007-2008 market crash. Especially in my province, unemployment rates were low, average wages were high, the work force was searching for employees and people were becoming more and more educated. My province, Alberta, became completely debt free and the oil companies situated in Alberta were making more money that ever. There was peace, which has almost always been the case in Canada, and people were able to find fulfillment.
I enjoyed reading your post. I like the emphasis that you placed on peace. Nice perspective!
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting your placement of a golden age. I wouldn't have thought of it.
ReplyDeleteI love how you put that not only did it take one certain situation to create the golden age but it was something that progressed and continued to develop. You're insight to Canadian life was also really interesting-not something I know very much about and it's fun to learn.
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