As the historian Appian records: “So perished on the…
““As the historian Appian records: “So perished on the Capitol, and while still tribune, Gracchus, the son of that Gracchus who was twice consul, and of Cornelia, daughter of that Scipio who robbed Carthage of her supremacy. He lost his life in consequence of a most excellent design too violently pursued; and this abominable crime, the first that was perpetrated in the public assembly, was seldom without parallels thereafter from time to time.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Appian records that Gracchus’s death was a result of an extreme, violent political design, a rare but recurring public crime.
In simple terms: Gracchus died due to a violent political plot.
Key Takeaway
Beware of extreme political strategies.
Themes
history
politics
violence
public assembly
crime
Mood
analytical
historical
Type
tribune gracchus:1
gracchus twice:1
robbed carthage:0
perished capitol:0
historian appian:1
When to use this quote
- political science
- public policy
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
power struggles
democracy
civic duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent political violence?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable?
A Different Perspective
Such designs can repeat over time.