The actual phrase is 'Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt'
Coined by the Roman poet Juvenal in the first Century in his Satires lamenting the continuing slide of his former Roman Republic into Dictatorship.
The term refers to entertainment or offerings intended to foil discontent or distract attention from a situation. In ancient Rome, bread and circuses were used to keep the underprivileged poor people quiet.
Bread and Circuses. (Free handouts and entertainment). Recently, television has been called the "new bread and circuses."
In ancient Rome, the political elite frequently distributed food (such as wheat) and funded lavish spectacles for the inhabitants. The provision of what Juvenal called "bread and circuses" is thought to have been an important element in placating the masses. The elite also seemed to have considered this to be an important part of their civic duty.
Beacause in that times poor citizens needed wheat for bread to survive. When wheat harvests were bad, the poor often rioted, and to avoid this, the emperors provided free grain to the poor. They also provided spectacular shows, called circuses.
He said that he'd give him a present.
All of them, apart from me. The Gods didn't give me invisibility, they said i would do more harm then good.
People who have conquered the world have only two interests - bread and circuses! Meaning food and entertainment.
Bread and Circuses. (Free handouts and entertainment). Recently, television has been called the "new bread and circuses."
Panem et circenses.
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To control the masses, the emperor's indulged them with the "bread and circuses" policy". They put on free entertainments during festival times and gave the people free grain and oil. Donatives called "congiarium" which were gifts of money, were also given out.To control the masses, the emperor's indulged them with the "bread and circuses" policy". They put on free entertainments during festival times and gave the people free grain and oil. Donatives called "congiarium" which were gifts of money, were also given out.To control the masses, the emperor's indulged them with the "bread and circuses" policy". They put on free entertainments during festival times and gave the people free grain and oil. Donatives called "congiarium" which were gifts of money, were also given out.To control the masses, the emperor's indulged them with the "bread and circuses" policy". They put on free entertainments during festival times and gave the people free grain and oil. Donatives called "congiarium" which were gifts of money, were also given out.To control the masses, the emperor's indulged them with the "bread and circuses" policy". They put on free entertainments during festival times and gave the people free grain and oil. Donatives called "congiarium" which were gifts of money, were also given out.To control the masses, the emperor's indulged them with the "bread and circuses" policy". They put on free entertainments during festival times and gave the people free grain and oil. Donatives called "congiarium" which were gifts of money, were also given out.To control the masses, the emperor's indulged them with the "bread and circuses" policy". They put on free entertainments during festival times and gave the people free grain and oil. Donatives called "congiarium" which were gifts of money, were also given out.To control the masses, the emperor's indulged them with the "bread and circuses" policy". They put on free entertainments during festival times and gave the people free grain and oil. Donatives called "congiarium" which were gifts of money, were also given out.To control the masses, the emperor's indulged them with the "bread and circuses" policy". They put on free entertainments during festival times and gave the people free grain and oil. Donatives called "congiarium" which were gifts of money, were also given out.
Hell on Wheels - 2011 Bread and Circuses 1-5 was released on: USA: 4 December 2011
The rest of the famous phrase is 'Bread and Circuses'
Panem et Circenses
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In ancient Rome, the political elite frequently distributed food (such as wheat) and funded lavish spectacles for the inhabitants. The provision of what Juvenal called "bread and circuses" is thought to have been an important element in placating the masses. The elite also seemed to have considered this to be an important part of their civic duty.