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| His surprising change of heart reminds one of contemporary examples, which offer similar surprises: Not a few of the freedom fighters and many leaders of Islamic fundamentalism knew western nations, had lived for a long time in them, and were most acquainted with American or European life. Nevertheless, they become opponents of western values and colonialism. Similarly, Arminius knew the advantages of Roman civilization and the disadvantages of life in his Cherusker tribe. Indeed, he wanted to bring the advantages to his own people, although without the domination of Rome, to be sure. Certainly he did not initially see himself as a potential hero of freedom for the innumerable Germanic tribes. Perhaps he wished only to orchestrate slight opposition within the auxiliary troops, -- this was not uncommon – in order to win better wage conditions. If this was his initial intention, the Romans misread him completely. When three legions have been massacred, one can say that “Labor Relations” have been mishandled. |
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