The characterisation of Mark Antony
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Authors
Von Hahn, Brita Bettina
Issue Date
2009
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Octavian , Plutarch , Cicero , Mark Antony , Cleopatra
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Abstract
This dissertation aims to focus on the way in which Marc Antony has been portrayed in Antiquity by a careful and critical study of what the ancient (mainly literary) sources have to reveal about this historical personage. A number of primary sources present a very negative view of Antony under the influence of various political persuasions, and this will be compared and contrasted with later ancient views. The study will pursue this under key themes such as the personality of Antony, his military and political career as well as the role that he played in the East. Modern scholarly interpretations of Antony’s character and actions will also be brought into the discussion, so that an objective evaluation of the contribution which Antony has made to the history of the Roman Republic, insofar as objectivity is possible, may be arrived at.
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Citation
Von Hahn, Brita Bettina (2009) The characterisation of Mark Antony, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2656>