Of Famous Roman Generals

DAVID, Jacques-Louis. The Oath of the Horatii
1784. Oil on canvas. Musée du Louvre, Paris

Today in Latin we are continuing our study of the fami viri Romae. One story, which comes to from Livy and later Dionysius, is the dispute between two warring cities, Rome and Alba Longa. As a last measure to end the war, three brothers from a Roman family, the Horatii, agree to end the war by fighting three brothers from an Alba Longa family, the Curiatii. Here David depicts a scene from the Roman legend, as the three brothers appear more than willing to sacrifice their lives pro patria and for the good of Rome, saluting their father who holds their swords out for them. 

Agenda:

1. Pater noster
2. Finish notes on the Ancient Rome: Expansion and Conquest. (Quiz next week as well)  
3. Begin Roman General Research Project (aka the Famous Roman Project):
1. Read the assignment.
2. Find someone you work well with. 
3. Download the books and begin reading resources.  
1. Fami Viri Romae
2. Fabulae a Romana Historia
4. Review HW: 
1. Study notes on Ancient Rome: Expansion and Conquest. (Quiz next week as well) 
2. Famous Roman Research Project. Download the resources:
1. Fami Viri Romae
2. Fabulae a Romana Historia
3.  Be perfect.