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Title

Cassius Dio's Livia and the Conspiracy of Cinna Magnus

Authors

Eric Adler, Connecticut CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2011

Comments

Initially published in Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies, 2001, p.133-154.

© 2001 by Duke University

http://grbs.library.duke.edu/article/view/8151

Abstract

The dialogue between Livia and Augustus about the conspiracy of Cinna Magnus (Dio 55.14-22) subtly undermines Livia, portraying her clemency as Machiavellian, in a manner consistent with Dio’s view of powerful women.

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Recommended Citation

Adler, E. "Cassius Dio's Livia And The Conspiracy Of Cinna Magnus." Greek, Roman And Byzantine Studies 51.1 (2011): 133-154. Web.