Rome – Coriolanus, Cincinnatus and the Decemvirs
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Continuing with Charlotte Yonge’s book, chapters 9 and 10 describe Coriolanus, Cincinnatus and the Decemvirs.
This continues under the Early Republic
The conflict between patricians and plebians reminded me of the parable about a kingdom divided.
Coriolanus – doesn’t like plebians and fought against Rome (exiled 491BC) – There’s a Shakespeare play about him. He’s also in Plutarch’s Lives. THis one says he’s a Martian.
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (519–430 BC) – would be good to write about what makes him so great
Ten/Twelve Tables – first ten tables, then two supplementary tables were added.
Twelve tables – gives a view into life in Rome.
Decemvirs – Ten rulers, hanging onto power (very different to Cincinnatus). Appius Claudius then is very wicked. (451 BC)