In this post we present excerpts from Plutarch’s ‘Moralia’ (Apophthegmata Romana). Continue reading “Plutarch; Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus (Scipio the Elder)”
Plutarch; Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus (Scipio the Elder)
Two great men, Gaius Fabricius and Pyrrhus
In this post we present an excerpt from Plutarch’s ‘Moralia’ (Apophthegmata Romana). Continue reading “Two great men, Gaius Fabricius and Pyrrhus”
The incorruptible Manius Curius
In this post we present an excerpt from Plutarch’s ‘Moralia’ (Apophthegmata Romana). Continue reading “The incorruptible Manius Curius”
Treaty between Hannibal and King Philip V of Macedon
This is a sworn treaty made between us, Hannibal the general, Mago, Myrcan, Barmocar, and all other Carthaginian senators present with him, and all Carthaginians serving under him, on the one side, and Xenophanes the Athenian, son of Cleomachus, the envoy whom King Philip, son of Demetrius, sent to us on behalf of himself, the Macedonians and allies, on the other side. Continue reading “Treaty between Hannibal and King Philip V of Macedon”
The reign of Roman Emperor Phocas
Phocas was a mere brutal soldier—cruel, ignorant, suspicious, and reckless, and in his incapable hands the empire began to fall to pieces with alarming rapidity. Continue reading “The reign of Roman Emperor Phocas”
Ataulf and Galla Placidia
In his Italian expedition Alaric had been assisted and supported by his brother-in-law, Ataulf. Continue reading “Ataulf and Galla Placidia”
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