largely recounted by two of the most influential Roman historians of the ancient world‚ Cornelius Tacitus and Cassius Dio‚ the British were successfully presented to be of a barbaric nature; leaving behind a legacy of destruction and massacre that resulted in military failure and brought forth little success. But despite the obvious Roman agenda that has been intertwined within the recounts of Tacitus and Dio‚ they remain to be the only credible primary sources of information and provide the most
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that Agricola was of short term significance in military and cultural terms‚ but the degree of his significance comes into question according to each individual historian opinion. Most of the knowledge we have on Agricola comes from his son in law Tacitus. Leading to the inference that this would affect the general opinion on Agricola‚ as the only substantial information we have on him is faultlessly positive. It could be suggested that this unblemished depiction of Agricola would somehow influence
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effective relationship with the Senate Source A “Tiberius remarked…that‚ although he did not feel himself capable of the whole burden of government‚ he was nevertheless prepared to take on any branch of it that might be entrusted to him.” (Tacitus The Annals p 40) Tiberius was the second emperor of Rome who succeeded Augustus in 14AD (Bradley‚ 1990). Throughout his reign as Emperor‚ Tiberius made numerous attempts to try and achieve an effective relationship with the Senate. Primarily seen
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Germania by Cornelius Tacitus (A.D. 98) Tacitus tells of Agricola’s ahead of time life-span in behind the scenes for the brave‚ reward rise in the ranks‚ and jurisdiction unmatched victory over the British rebel forces at the time. This Critique Tell consists of nigh 35 pages of chapter summaries‚ quotes‚ flavour investigation‚ themes‚ and To everything you need to sharpen your coworker of The Agricola; and the Germanial Befitting to Her Highness order as Agricola’s son-in-law‚ Tacitus tells the consequence
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Scipio Africanus’ use of the Numidians at the Battle of Zama in the Second Punic War. As mercenaries‚ compensation motivated temporary loyalty‚ which shifted easily and often. After Nola‚ “…272 troopers‚ Numidians and Spanish‚ deserted to Marcellus” (Livy‚ 23.46.7). Thus‚ on both points‚ this particular weak argument falls. The stronger argument‚ that three devastating battles disgraced the shabby Roman cavalry beyond redemption‚ stands more firmly. “Proponents of the traditional argument have generally
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assassinated AD 42 Marries Crispus AD 49 Marries Claudius AD 50 Nero adopted by Claudius AD 54 Nero Becomes emperor AD 56-59 Period of Decline AD 59 Agrippina murdered ROLE OF WOMEN “Women’s role was to mind the house and watch the children” Tacitus “…any power a woman had was inadvertently” Barnet “To be effective in politics a woman needed a husband‚ brother or son to act for her” Levick FAMILY BACKGROUND - Great grand-daughter of Augustus - Grand-daughter of Julia
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Republic a good example of hubris; and how is hubris portrayed in Livys‚ Thucydides‚ and Euripides respective works of literature?Hubris is an important term when it comes to classical literature especially to the Greeks‚ but also to the Romans. Hubris is excessive pride‚ often to the point where one is hurt in one way or another by it. Hubris is in the cave allegory from Platos Republic‚ but also in parts of Euripides The Bacchae‚ Livys The Early History of Rome‚ and in Thucydides On Justice Power and
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Britons escape only lay in rebellion. Tacitus: while Suetonius was occupied with this (attack on druids at Mona- modern day Anglesey) he received reports of the sudden revolt of the province. Tacitus: Prasutagus made Caesar his heir together with his two daughters hoping this deference would save his family and kingdom from harm. Tacitus: the result of this outrage (Rome ignoring Prasutagus’s will) and fear of worse to come the Iceni took up arms. Tacitus: the Trinovantes too were roused to rebellion
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who would stretch the power of women to boundaries unseen before. Tacitus describes her as a woman having a “masculine despotism”. However modern interpretations of Agrippina such as Bauman perceive a woman of power‚ skill‚ determination‚ one able to dominate her husband and able to achieve what was thought impossible for a woman. A level of uncertainty surrounds the interpretations of Agrippina during the time of her death. Tacitus’ The Annals provides an account‚ however‚
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Scipio is an example of the typical Roman character and culture through the way he portrays his dominance and power. Though he is new to his soldiers‚ he has no trouble building his credentials and earning his armies’ trust because by right he possesses that power as the Roman general. Scipio motivates his armies by making a point that they‚ the Romans‚ are the top dogs and their enemies are weak and can be easily defeated. Hannibal‚ the Carthaginians military commander‚ despises the Romans for abusing
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