CLAS 430 Lecture Notes - Sabines
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Classics 210: greek & roman classics in english. Livy"s ab urbe condita/foundation of the city: preface: rape of sabine women and. Not interested in acquiring fame for himself. As rome has grown, it has become too large of late years wealth has made us. Intends to write about the greatest nation in the world greedy, and self-indulgence has brought us, through every form of sensual excess, to be, if i may so put it, in love with death both individual and collective . Going to attempt to be truthful and objective. Not a interpreter of history give facts and let people decide for themselves. 2 versions of how rome was founded: remus and romulus: fight over wall (6/12 vultures) romulus is murdered, or romulus just dies, no murder. Moralistic purpose: intended to provide models and make people a better person. Sabine women in the middle of battle between sabine"s and romans.
