A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 1. Question Why did the good faith of Camillus have more power than military victory to connect the enemy to the Roman order? This question is not only about whether Camillus was a noble person.In Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 5, … Read more
A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 1. Question Why was Camillus able to integrate Rome’s military, religion, and politics in the conquest of Veii? This question is not only about whether Camillus was a great general.In Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 5, the Veii War was a … Read more
A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 1. Question Why did the dedication of one tenth of the spoils become both a religious duty and a cause of stronger resentment among the plebeians? This question is not only about the religious act of offering something to the gods.In Livy’s History of … Read more
A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 1. Question Why did Rome need to transfer Juno, the goddess of the conquered city, to Rome? This question is not only about Roman respect for the gods of an enemy city.In Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 5, the conquest of … Read more
A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 ted as one integrated structure that supported the legitimacy of the state OS. During the Veii War, Rome continued a long siege.But military action alone could not solve the problem.The war had become long. Commanders were in conflict. War tax created opposition. Soldiers’ pay … Read more
A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 1. Question Why did Rome need not only military power, but also oracles, omens, and rituals in the conquest of Veii? This question is not only about ancient religious belief.In Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 5, the conquest of Veii was … Read more
