Abstract
This thesis is a historical commentary on chapter 4.1 of Valerius Maximus' Facta et dicta memorabilia. Written during the reign of the emperor Tiberius, Valerius' work is the only extant Latin collection of exempla, thematically arranged anecdotes illustrating virtues and vices central to Roman ethical thought. In chapter 4.1 of his extensive collection, Valerius confronts his readers with different examples of moderatio, moderation in regard to authority and self-importance. The thesis represents the first ever commentary on Valerius' discussion of this virtue, which played such an important role in the ethical discourse of the developing Roman Principate.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 16 Aug 2018 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2018 |