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Gettysburg Historical Journal 2016
Gettysburg Historical Journal 2016
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Virtus In The Roman World: Generality, Specificity, And Fluidity, Kyle W. Schrader
Virtus In The Roman World: Generality, Specificity, And Fluidity, Kyle W. Schrader
The Gettysburg Historical Journal
Virtus in the Roman world was often cited, by the Romans themselves, to be their defining attribute that allowed them to conquer the Mediterranean. Virtus’ meaning changed throughout the Roman Republic as different successful methodologies came into usage, and eventually the word virtus focused solely on those who were successful, rather than their own moral or practical character.