Étiquette : as all the shores of the Mediterranean belong to the Roman Empire. This sea thus became a great inland lake. The expression used by the Romans reflects both a reality and a pride. By extension
Latin expressions explained (13): Mare Nostrum.
lescoursjulien.com Latin expressions explained (13): Mare Nostrum. This nominal expression became popular in the Roman Empire as it conquered territories around the Mediterranean, and after the destruction of pirates by Pompey…