| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Studies in the history of Greece and Rome |
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Studies in the history of Greece and Rome.
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| Contents |
The concept of virtus -- Virtus in Sallust -- Virtus in Livy -- Virtus in Velleius -- Virtus in Tacitus |
| Summary |
"Late Roman historians sought to respond to the present through the evaluation of the past. Historiography was, therefore, a prime site for defining Roman identity. One of the key concepts for historians was virtus (roughly, "manly courage"). As a political and moral concept, virtus worked as a key idea in the complex system of Roman socio-cultural values, attitudes, and norms and was constantly being redefined and reinterpreted"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 9, 2017) |
| Subject |
National characteristics, Roman.
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HISTORY -- Ancient -- Rome.
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Civilization
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Historiography
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National characteristics, Roman
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| SUBJECT |
Rome -- Historiography
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Rome -- Civilization.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85115094
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| Subject |
Rome (Empire)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781469635132 |
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1469635135 |
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9781469635149 |
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1469635143 |
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