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Ancient Sources and Interpretation

Quick questions on The Roman historians (Tacitus, Suetonius, Cicero) - OCR Ancient History

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What are the documentary sources?
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The Roman topics also use documentary evidence, which must be read for its purpose:
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"Cicero's letters are the most valuable source for the Late Republic." Assess how far you agree. [20 marks, sources style]
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Why must the Res Gestae and imperial coins be read as official sources? [2 marks]

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