The aim of this assessment is to test your close reading of and response to the

The aim of this assessment is to test your close reading of and response to the three extracts and your skills in referencing both ancient and modern material. 
You only have 250 words so make sure that your whole submission is a direct answer to the question and that your wording is concise so as to give you the most room to prove your point. 
In your response, you must include references to specific sections of the ancient texts and Ogilvie’s commentary and cite them using footnotes.
Question:
Do you agree with Ogilvie’s interpretation of the ancient extracts? Why or why not? 
*I’m not particular about whether you answer in support or against*