One of the political principles of action with respect to the external enemies at all times is a call: "Divide and conquer!" Who said these words, under what circumstances they were born and how their semantic load being modified over the centuries, we now try to understand.Also consider the models of which, roughly speaking, lend themselves to this statement, and will try to trace the historical course of events in their borders.
Where did these words and when they came
For starters try to delve into the very origin of the term itself, "Divide and conquer."Who said it thoroughly unknown, as the phrase in its pure form appeared in written sources of law only in the 19th century.She was present in the letter of the German author Heinrich Heine, where he points out that for the first time this phrase was uttered the famous ruler of Philip of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great.However, to attribute this purely political principle to Macedonian ruling elite of those distant times is difficult, as it was the case in many other countries that existed in ancient times.For example, the standard version, historians believe that such a policy is held fundamental policy position in the Roman Empire, as the very expression of «divide et impera» in most sources of sound is Latin.It is believed that this was the most common form of government of the Roman Senate, their credo in life.
Where is the birthplace of the term?
Since these words have become a kind of political stronghold for many nations that were on the earth map earlier today, many people are rewriting them on the login page in its history.Well, look at another version of the ownership of the phrase "divide and rule".Who said these words, know the French, or at least think they know.In their version of it, King Louis XI in his lifetime (and he lived and ruled in the 15th century) said: «Diviser pour regner», which means "to divide to reign."
However, in the 19th century, this phrase a little altered as the French philosopher Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, saying it is "divide and conquer" in Latin.It is often sneered at by this term, arguing that section, you will become rich, you will become king, you'll be able to conquer all the people and make fun of justice.
rather paradoxical exception
is important to know that, according to all existing documentary sources, this policy wording may not have ancient roots."Divide and conquer" is Latin for the first time sounded from the lips was the Frenchman Proudhon, and in all documents and laws pertaining to the period of the Roman Empire, these words is not.The only thing that makes the historians think that the information was simply lost, so it's full compliance with these words of the ancient policy of the Senate.After all, the Roman Empire at that time conquered the state, which differed separatist social aspects.It is these words in their direct or slightly modified form were at the heart of politics all the emperors and procurators of the mighty power.
meaning and essence of the term in political science
If we talk about this statement solely on the level of theory, that is, to describe the principle of its operation, basics and background, you can come to the following conclusion.The political principle of 'divide and rule' is a form of sovereign reign predominantly in those countries, which are composed of different parts.These parts, in turn, may differ from each other on the ethnic composition of the population, culture and traditions, or even at birth (if the state is separate from the previously existing countries that were conquered by someone one).This policy states that keep such a "colossus" can only be controlled by continuously maintaining all existing conflicts between the parties in power.It should also be noted that most of this tactic is a secretive, that is inciting conflicts and maintaining the political and social level is conducted in secret.Fraudulent manner to that involved local authorities as well as the masses.
What is "Divide and conquer" in history?
Watching the events that occurred during the period of the Roman Empire, can be most accurately track the principle of data words.Countries that have obeyed the ancient Latin people often waged internecine war, they observed skirmishes people belonging to different cultural layers to different communities and cultures.Among them the most notable example is Egypt, which has been completely conquered its northern neighbor, the sea.A lot of the Roman Empire had annexed and the Middle East.Almost all Eastern Mediterranean is at the disposal of procurators, while their civilian clashes and inconsistencies were added as a counterweight still and Roman culture, religion, customs, and political system.
how this principle works in our day
According to modern political science, perhaps the most powerful and powerfully manage large groups of people - this is a theory that sounds like a "divide and conquer."Who said that a large pool can beat a small group of people who are at the head of the state?That's right, it is much easier to manage certain groups of people who, showing each other their importance and superiority, will gradually deplete their resources, therefore, will become weaker and weaker.Spreading in every region of the local authorities (as once the Romans appointed procurators in their provinces), which are completely subordinate to the central government, it is much easier to control everyone and everything, with no fear of revolt.
This form of government - in a secret, however, the shape is observed in many major countries of our globe.
How does our uneasy peace ...
It should be noted that the divide and rule rulers began since the inception of the state as such, and this phenomenon is observed in all regions of the world.It is safe to say that this tactic is the political, social and psychological bulwark by which not only exist, but also to develop large states and empires of the world.The principle of "Divide and conquer" is most evident in those societies where compete with each other three or more noble families, a large number of communities, each of which has its own history and traditions.
most paradoxical that agree with this statement, and the participants of the competition.Since they are all under the auspices of a single elite, no one can become a higher priority and better in this cold endless struggle.And at the same time and she wins the "general" power - the masses of the people and representatives of local government will never stand up against it.They are too busy with each other proof of its relevance and importance.
take a closer look to each country, its regions and districts - and you're bound to find in all this cultural schism, over which dominates wise king.
