Pliny on History and Immortal Glory
Gratias ago; nam video morti eius si celebretur a te immortalem gloriam esse propositam.
In the sentence above, Pliny’s reference to immortalem gloriam (“immortal glory”) reflects which traditional Roman belief about historical writing?
A
That family members must approve all historical accounts before publication
B
That written records are more reliable than oral traditions
C
That historical accounts by respected authors confer lasting fame on their subjects
D
That only military victories deserve commemoration in literature
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