Roman diplomacy (Based on information from LIVY)

The Roman's used an efficient form of diplomacy in the 2nd Macedonian war. Diplomacy continued to be their policy between the Macedonian war and the 1st Syrian war. They were able to gain the loyalty of various vulnerable Greek city-states to take on the current challenger of power. The Consul's or diplomats were able to lure the city-states into believing that they were the ones that choose to take action. Leaving the illusion of Rome …showed first 75 words of 1343 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1343 total…to cause strife. (607,612-613) <Tab/>Through out Rome's handling of Greek relations, she spent most of her time using diplomacy. The Roman's consul used their manipulation of words and facts to create an outcome designed to lead the Greeks into believing it was their choice. In all events, Rome entered under the banner of liberators and that they were the most just and gentle of rulers. <Tab/>