Falling Masts, Rising Masters: The Ethnography of Virtue in Caesar's Account of the Veneti

Caesar's account of the revolt of the Veneti and neighboring tribes along the northwest coast of Gaul contains a clear assertion of Rome's superiority over her foes. Erickson examines the respective roles of the technology and "virtus" in Caesar's presentation of the Venetic...

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Published in:American journal of philology 2002-12, Vol.123 (4), p.601-622
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Courage
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Greco-Roman antiquity
Historical studies (History of philosophy. History of ideas)
Literary themes
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Philosophy
Roman civilization
Serenity
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Caesar, Gaius Julius (100-44 BC)
Courage
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Historical studies (History of philosophy. History of ideas)
Literary themes
Military technology
Narratives
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