20. Linking Past and Present "History," said Cicero, “illuminates reality, vitalizes
memory, provides guidance in daily life,
and brings us tidings of antiquity."
(a) How did the work of Roman histori-
ans like Livy and Tacitus illustrate
Cicero's idea? (b) Do you think Cicero's
views on the value of history are still
valid today? Why or why not?
21. Solving Problems (a) Describe two poli-
cies that Rome might have followed to
restore its strength in the later years of
the empire. (b) Do you think it would
have been possible for the Romans to
follow such policies? Why or why not?