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... Cassius , and they vehemently insisted that the letter should be read before the Senate . This the consuls refused to do , because they were afraid that those senators who were inclined toward peace would vote in its favour . Therefore ...
... Cassius , and they vehemently insisted that the letter should be read before the Senate . This the consuls refused to do , because they were afraid that those senators who were inclined toward peace would vote in its favour . Therefore ...
Page 206
... Cassius Longinus . He next issued an edict that all communities should send representatives to Corduba ( Cordova ) to attend a general assembly . When news of this was received , the province declared for Caesar ; its chief towns closed ...
... Cassius Longinus . He next issued an edict that all communities should send representatives to Corduba ( Cordova ) to attend a general assembly . When news of this was received , the province declared for Caesar ; its chief towns closed ...
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... Cassius added a fifth , locally recruited . It was an unfortunate appointment , because Cassius was everything a governor should not be - corrupt , avaricious , weak , and brutal . His exactions antagonized the people , and by pandering ...
... Cassius added a fifth , locally recruited . It was an unfortunate appointment , because Cassius was everything a governor should not be - corrupt , avaricious , weak , and brutal . His exactions antagonized the people , and by pandering ...
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CHAPTER I | 15 |
Inauguration of the Century of Revolution | 22 |
The First Civil | 28 |
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