Rome & Greece: Good, Dutiful Citizens Versus Athletic Ability, Philosophical Issues And Physical Beauty

Abstract: 10 pages in length. The Greeks and Romans provided both the ancient and contemporary worlds valuable insight to what it means to be an enlightened member of the human race. For Romans, the quest for good and dutiful citizens reflected the most important commodity of a civilized people; for the Greeks, the combined elements of athletic ability, philosophical issues and physical beauty represented a more well-rounded society. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Catagory: England (Before 1700)

Subcatagory: Western Civilization

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