WitrynaOn Livy's sources Walsh is refreshing. He shows a good appreciation of the value of Roman annalists, whose merits and faults are carefully assessed. Livy knew his historians, and in general selected wisely. He is of course criticised for failing to check with documentary evidence. This is a fault from our point of view, when we must use … Witrynahistorian is unreasonably high, and that the brilliance of his style ... duction to the history of Livy, one finds that Livy's professed scope is larger and more Polybian. The vast complex organism of the ... is a good deal of the Tacitean drawing of character. Space forbids the attempt to adduce illustrations. We must pass on to another topic ...
Titus Livius (Livy), The History of Rome, Book 1 - Perseus Project
WitrynaThe Roman historian Livy has had his share of detractors, ... The introduction is a good starting point for an understanding of Livian studies. The reader is introduced to the … WitrynaThe Roman historian Livy has had his share of detractors, ... The introduction is a good starting point for an understanding of Livian studies. The reader is introduced to the concept of Quellenforschung, the lack of distinction between history and literature in the ancient world, and recent trends in historiography (typified by Wiseman and ... registar stambenih zajednica
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Witryna12 lut 2024 · The Roman historian Livy recorded Rome’s complete history, right from the city’s foundation, till the death of emperor Augustus. Quotes by Livy are regarded … Witryna4 lis 2014 · Second_Mate • 8 yr. ago. It's impossible to say, as there isn't really much else in the way of near-contemporary sources with which to check his accuracy. We … WitrynaIt goes back beyond 700 years and, after starting from small and humble beginnings, has grown to such dimensions that it begins to be overburdened by its greatness. I have very little doubt, too, that for the majority of my readers the earliest times and those immediately succeeding, will possess little attraction; they will hurry on to these ... registar stambenih zajednica nis