Lucretia: An Ancient Example of Honor

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Lucretia: An Ancient Example of Honor

By Aubrey Hanson

Published Online (2009)

Introduction: The Roman historian, Livy, wrote a comprehensive history of Rome during the reign of Augustus. The work, Ab Urbe Condita, spanned from the time of Aeneas, preceding... [continue reading]

Posted by historyoftheancientworld.com on February 27, 2012, 04:43.

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