WTMCassandra Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Hi, we are doing Twelve Caesars this year. We only have time to do selections--about four chapters or possibly as many as six, depending on how things go. Reading the whole book is not an option. Also, I am aware of the notes from Veritas Press about a few sections that are very objectionable, and I plan to omit those specific sections. At the moment, I am considering doing: Julius Caesar (just finished the play) Augustus (because he reigned when Christ was born) Nero even if I have to skip some parts (connection to persecution of early church) Vespasian (because he conquered Judea) Titus (was commander of siege of Jerusalem, ties to Jewish Queen Berenice, and emperor during Mt. Vesuvius) Does anyone have any suggestions for different/additional chapters? If so, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mommybee Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Wish I could help but I read the book out loud with my son so we could discuss anything objectionable. And at this point all the Caesars have kind of muddled together in me head so not sure which ones are not to be missed. Hopefully you get some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Titus. He was one of the best Caesars Rome had. Additionally, Mt Vesuvius erupted during his term, there was a huge fire in Rome, and the plague hit. Suetonius gives some rather good descriptions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thanks for reinforcing that Titus is not to be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 We will be reading out loud also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristin in Hawaii Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I facilitate a study group for Western Civ. and I simply asked the students to peruse the book and select one figure they found interesting and present to the "class" a week later. There were 5 kids: Titus, and others came up -- as did the frequency of homosexuality among them! So, be prepared... Suetonius made for interesting and memorable reading... and great discussions after. I'm sure others will have more involved suggestions -- I just wanted to make sure they knew who the biographer was and that it was accessible and interesting. Now we are moving on... there is just so much to discover ;) YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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