The Life of Flamininus

In Plutarch’s The Life of Flaminius, listeners are introduced to Titus Quinctius Flamininus, a prominent general and politician characterized by his intelligence, resourcefulness, and increasing cruelty. As the brother of exiled Senator Lucius Quinctius Flamininus, his military campaigns in Greece and Macedonia earned him significant notoriety. However, Flamininus's later years were marked by a troubling shift in character, as he became involved in the harsh treatment of innocents, culminating in a pivotal and tragic incident.