The Caecilii Metelli - BYU ScholarsArchive
... to ask specific questions, 7 it is especially well-suited to a study of the Caecilii Metelli and their social and political connections. While one must avoid relying on unsubstantiated theories or ideas that are not supported by the evidence, this caution should not prevent reasonable constructions ...
... to ask specific questions, 7 it is especially well-suited to a study of the Caecilii Metelli and their social and political connections. While one must avoid relying on unsubstantiated theories or ideas that are not supported by the evidence, this caution should not prevent reasonable constructions ...
Narrative and Notice in Livy`s Fourth Decade: The Case of Scipio
... Africanus’ later years only to dismiss them as insufficient to attain to the heights of the Punic war, the single formative success of Africanus’ youth. Livy’s explanation of the decline, however, deserves further attention. In everything that came after the Punic war, a period that Livy elides with o ...
... Africanus’ later years only to dismiss them as insufficient to attain to the heights of the Punic war, the single formative success of Africanus’ youth. Livy’s explanation of the decline, however, deserves further attention. In everything that came after the Punic war, a period that Livy elides with o ...
The Greatest Generals of the Second Punic War
... studied, his father fought the rebels. This war would later be known as the mercenary war and be remembered as one of the cruelest wars of his time, even by contemporaries. 9 The many wars had drained Carthage's might, finance and prestige. Sicily was lost and her fleet was all but destroyed in the ...
... studied, his father fought the rebels. This war would later be known as the mercenary war and be remembered as one of the cruelest wars of his time, even by contemporaries. 9 The many wars had drained Carthage's might, finance and prestige. Sicily was lost and her fleet was all but destroyed in the ...
Ostroff_Michael_201609_Master of Arts - MacSphere
... uses of the title will be outlined here. It is important to understand that by all rights anyone with imperium in the Republican period should have held the title of imperator, but this was not the case, and at a certain point it was given to only those victorious in battle.5 In the first and second ...
... uses of the title will be outlined here. It is important to understand that by all rights anyone with imperium in the Republican period should have held the title of imperator, but this was not the case, and at a certain point it was given to only those victorious in battle.5 In the first and second ...
In Death, Immortality - Trinity College Digital Repository
... criticism partly comes from his perspective as a Roman subject in the second century. As such, Appian might have believed that the Romans, who had periodically sent officials to Iberia since the end of the First Punic War, were already responsible for maintaining a previously organized part of their ...
... criticism partly comes from his perspective as a Roman subject in the second century. As such, Appian might have believed that the Romans, who had periodically sent officials to Iberia since the end of the First Punic War, were already responsible for maintaining a previously organized part of their ...
Cato the Elder Essay - 2010
... made, no matter the topic. There was one man who always disagreed with Cato on destroying Carthage named Scipio Africanus. One of Cato’s greatest rivals was Scipio Africanus, the same Scipio who defeated the almost unbeatable Carthaginian General, Hannibal. It was stated in Cato and Scipio Africanus ...
... made, no matter the topic. There was one man who always disagreed with Cato on destroying Carthage named Scipio Africanus. One of Cato’s greatest rivals was Scipio Africanus, the same Scipio who defeated the almost unbeatable Carthaginian General, Hannibal. It was stated in Cato and Scipio Africanus ...
Patricians Reseach Articles - Arrowhead Union High School
... Tiberius, in the form and expression of his countenance, and in his gesture and motion, was gentle and composed; but Caius, earnest and vehement. And so in their public speeches to the people, the one spoke in a quiet, orderly manner, standing throughout on the same spot; the other would walk about ...
... Tiberius, in the form and expression of his countenance, and in his gesture and motion, was gentle and composed; but Caius, earnest and vehement. And so in their public speeches to the people, the one spoke in a quiet, orderly manner, standing throughout on the same spot; the other would walk about ...
The Second Punic War: The Turning Point of an Empire
... failures of the war led up to his grand actions in bringing the war to a close. His actions led to him being granted long term commands first in Spain and then in Africa with unparalleled independence allowing fuller diplomatic powers during his command and later political power after his command. T ...
... failures of the war led up to his grand actions in bringing the war to a close. His actions led to him being granted long term commands first in Spain and then in Africa with unparalleled independence allowing fuller diplomatic powers during his command and later political power after his command. T ...
Layout 2 - McGill University
... of larger works (Livy’s Periochae) or else are so brief as to be of little use to historians (Veilleius, Valerius Maximus). The two principal sources upon which we must rely for any understanding of the years between 133 and 123 are the biographies of the Gracchi written by Plutarch most likely towa ...
... of larger works (Livy’s Periochae) or else are so brief as to be of little use to historians (Veilleius, Valerius Maximus). The two principal sources upon which we must rely for any understanding of the years between 133 and 123 are the biographies of the Gracchi written by Plutarch most likely towa ...
1 A MOST FATEFUL ENCOUNTER HOW SCIPIO AFRICANUS
... could not have been higher for either side; a Carthaginian victory would leave the recent Roman conquests of Spain completely vulnerable to a counter-attack by Hannibal's triumphant army, and the reclamation of the country would give Carthage both the resources and location it needed to continue its ...
... could not have been higher for either side; a Carthaginian victory would leave the recent Roman conquests of Spain completely vulnerable to a counter-attack by Hannibal's triumphant army, and the reclamation of the country would give Carthage both the resources and location it needed to continue its ...
LESSON V THE GRACCHI The first part of Lesson V is based on the
... enemies were angry. Everyone thought it was wrong for him to leave Sardinia while still Quaestor. Nevertheless, when somebody accused him of this to the Censors, he defended himself and did so well, in fact, that he persuaded everyone that he had been wronged. He said that he had already served twel ...
... enemies were angry. Everyone thought it was wrong for him to leave Sardinia while still Quaestor. Nevertheless, when somebody accused him of this to the Censors, he defended himself and did so well, in fact, that he persuaded everyone that he had been wronged. He said that he had already served twel ...
Beating the War Chest - Utrecht University Repository
... To be remembered is to be immortal. In the competition for fame, Hannibal Barca has triumphed over Scipio Africanus in the last few decades and perhaps even for most of their nachlebens. Although a majority of people will associate the name Hannibal with cannibalism, at least the Carthaginian comman ...
... To be remembered is to be immortal. In the competition for fame, Hannibal Barca has triumphed over Scipio Africanus in the last few decades and perhaps even for most of their nachlebens. Although a majority of people will associate the name Hannibal with cannibalism, at least the Carthaginian comman ...
Tiberius` Opposition
... those measures of his which were constitutionally significant. A listing of these measures, with some indication of constitutional implications, is pertinent. 1. It has been mentioned that Tiberius pushed through a kind of recall election of the tribune, Octavius, who opposed his agrarian law. It is ...
... those measures of his which were constitutionally significant. A listing of these measures, with some indication of constitutional implications, is pertinent. 1. It has been mentioned that Tiberius pushed through a kind of recall election of the tribune, Octavius, who opposed his agrarian law. It is ...
Parallel Lives: Hannibal and Scipio in Livy`s Third Decade
... In her recent book Livy’s Written Rome, Jaeger convincingly argues that Livy makes the stories of Manlius and Camillus complementary to one another. Manlius and Camillus match each other in their fight against the Gauls, Manlius defending the citadel from the inside, Camillus coming to its rescue fr ...
... In her recent book Livy’s Written Rome, Jaeger convincingly argues that Livy makes the stories of Manlius and Camillus complementary to one another. Manlius and Camillus match each other in their fight against the Gauls, Manlius defending the citadel from the inside, Camillus coming to its rescue fr ...
Forerunners of the Gracchi
... tribunes yielded. In I9I when the maritime colonies appealed to the tribunes for exemption from fleet service, the tribunes themselves referred the question to the Senate, and concurred in the decision refusing exemption (Livy XXXVI,3, 5). When in I84 two praetors of Spain wished to bring home with ...
... tribunes yielded. In I9I when the maritime colonies appealed to the tribunes for exemption from fleet service, the tribunes themselves referred the question to the Senate, and concurred in the decision refusing exemption (Livy XXXVI,3, 5). When in I84 two praetors of Spain wished to bring home with ...
Alluding to Reality: towards a Typology of Historiographical
... the younger Cato. These seem either generalised (Alexander) or limited to a single act (the Catos). I want to try to sharpen current lines of analysis by looking at a less familiar and somewhat different case. In his biography of Scipio Aemilianus, A. E. Astin observed, There is an even more inter ...
... the younger Cato. These seem either generalised (Alexander) or limited to a single act (the Catos). I want to try to sharpen current lines of analysis by looking at a less familiar and somewhat different case. In his biography of Scipio Aemilianus, A. E. Astin observed, There is an even more inter ...
Punic War Gale documents
... peace with Rome on terms that left him extensive territories as well as his independence. Messana was saved. But Carthage and Rome now were in a struggle that neither cared to give up. Between 262 and 256, Rome pressed hard, driving the Carthaginians into a limited number of military strongholds, an ...
... peace with Rome on terms that left him extensive territories as well as his independence. Messana was saved. But Carthage and Rome now were in a struggle that neither cared to give up. Between 262 and 256, Rome pressed hard, driving the Carthaginians into a limited number of military strongholds, an ...
CICERO`S HISTORICAL APPROACH TO THE BEST REGIME David
... second king of Rome illustrates a point that Scipio made in book 1: the deficiency of monarchy is especially noticeable in the business of instituting plans, where reliance on one ruler is likely to result in “feebleness” (Rep. 1.52). Summarizing Numa, Scipio says that he “strengthened the two most ...
... second king of Rome illustrates a point that Scipio made in book 1: the deficiency of monarchy is especially noticeable in the business of instituting plans, where reliance on one ruler is likely to result in “feebleness” (Rep. 1.52). Summarizing Numa, Scipio says that he “strengthened the two most ...
A-level Classical Civilisation Mark scheme Unit 02F - The
... Senate itself?; Trasimene: because of system, 2 new consuls in charge before Trasimene (so little continuity); Flaminius set himself above Senate; urged him not to rush into fight (bad omens); recalled him when he refused, but he ignored them; not really their fault but lack of authority contributin ...
... Senate itself?; Trasimene: because of system, 2 new consuls in charge before Trasimene (so little continuity); Flaminius set himself above Senate; urged him not to rush into fight (bad omens); recalled him when he refused, but he ignored them; not really their fault but lack of authority contributin ...
The Second Punic War June 2015
... gained support (rare!) from Carthaginian Senate (who refused to hand him to Rome) for major offensive and moved quickly to New Carthage (SE Spain); informed men about plans for invasion (keeping them in picture and gaining trust); gave them leave (popular) then fortified Sicily (to prevent Roman att ...
... gained support (rare!) from Carthaginian Senate (who refused to hand him to Rome) for major offensive and moved quickly to New Carthage (SE Spain); informed men about plans for invasion (keeping them in picture and gaining trust); gave them leave (popular) then fortified Sicily (to prevent Roman att ...
The Second Punic War June 2013
... fighting off continuing criticism from some elements within Senate; gradual wearing down of Hannibal could only be endured with man ‘not easily persuaded’ he was wrong at the helm (given losses suffered by and appeals from allies etc.; also thirst for retribution in Rome) • Tarentum: another side to ...
... fighting off continuing criticism from some elements within Senate; gradual wearing down of Hannibal could only be endured with man ‘not easily persuaded’ he was wrong at the helm (given losses suffered by and appeals from allies etc.; also thirst for retribution in Rome) • Tarentum: another side to ...
A-level Classical Civilisation Mark scheme Unit 02F - The
... important allies); by the end of 216 with Hannibal’s forces dispersed well away from Rome Fabius seems to have achieved his initial aim of saving the city Roman Senate: areas for discussion could include the clear existence of pro and anti Fabius factions throughout the period, perhaps best exempl ...
... important allies); by the end of 216 with Hannibal’s forces dispersed well away from Rome Fabius seems to have achieved his initial aim of saving the city Roman Senate: areas for discussion could include the clear existence of pro and anti Fabius factions throughout the period, perhaps best exempl ...
The Decline of the Republic
... replaced by foreign slaves. So as tribune in 133 BC Tiberius Gracchus proposed a land reform bill that was supported by the consul Mucius Scaevola and Publius Crassus, the richest Roman. The Licinian law of 367 BC, prohibiting anyone from owning more than 330 acres, was being ignored. Though those o ...
... replaced by foreign slaves. So as tribune in 133 BC Tiberius Gracchus proposed a land reform bill that was supported by the consul Mucius Scaevola and Publius Crassus, the richest Roman. The Licinian law of 367 BC, prohibiting anyone from owning more than 330 acres, was being ignored. Though those o ...
The Period After the Second Punic War
... 2. a) ANTIOCHUS III of Syria had formed an alliance with Macedon under Philip V in 203 BC. b) Together they had decided to attack and divide between them territories of the boy-king, of Egypt, PTOLEMY V. 3. a) Their agreement had seen Antiochus, for his part, attempting to control Egypt’s Ptolemaic ...
... 2. a) ANTIOCHUS III of Syria had formed an alliance with Macedon under Philip V in 203 BC. b) Together they had decided to attack and divide between them territories of the boy-king, of Egypt, PTOLEMY V. 3. a) Their agreement had seen Antiochus, for his part, attempting to control Egypt’s Ptolemaic ...