Problem
Detail from the document "In Defence of Caesar and Monarchy" should be provided in support of your answers.
Part I: Explore the Document
i. What opinions or values are expressed in this source? What bias(es), if any, can you detect?
ii. Why do you think this document was written? Who was its intended audience?
Part II: Historical Context and Significance
i. What significant "big picture" and/or local events, trends, or developments during this time period can you link to this document?
ii. List at least two specific historical questions that this document might provide answers for.
iii. What is the significance of this source? In other words, "so what"? Consider: what were Dio Casiuss's criticisms of Roman republicanism and of democracy as a form of government? At what point in Rome's history was the author living? Is it relevant that at the time he wrote this he was a senator, having served as consul? Recall our discussion on power and politics (i.e. power, authority, inducements, coercion, etc.).