Section 11 Livy: Hannibal Crosses the Alps Notes Part 1 Flashcards
Quadriduum - obruunt nives
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The Baggage Animal Issues
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They are starving and you have to keep them alive, or you have to carry all your equipment. There is food available, but the men have to dig it out of the snow which costs them valuable energy.
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Use of Participles in Latin
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The big idea here is economy. By using participles the Roman writer can pack a lot more information in fewer words. This reflects a great many areas of Roman endeavours, including the legionary’s use of the short stabbing gladius.
