Compared with the modern Italian character in this respect, 134.
Scepticism of their philosophers, 162-167.
The religion of the Romans never a source of moral enthusiasm, 167.
Its characteristics, 168.
Causes of the disappearance of the religious reverence of the people, 169.
Efforts of some philosophers and emperors to restore the moral influence of religion, 169.
Consummation of Roman degradation, 170.
Belief in astrological fatalism, 170, 171.
The stoical type of military and patriotic enthusiasm pre-eminently Roman, 172-174, 178.
Importance of biography in their moral teaching, 178.