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... Gnaeus to come to his brother's assistance . As always , he relied on speed , and rushed forward a picked force of infantry and cavalry who , when they neared the city , by a ruse1 induced the Pompeians to attack them . The stratagem ...
... Gnaeus to come to his brother's assistance . As always , he relied on speed , and rushed forward a picked force of infantry and cavalry who , when they neared the city , by a ruse1 induced the Pompeians to attack them . The stratagem ...
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... Gnaeus succeeded in passing a courier into the town with an order to the garrison to cut its way out . The attempt was made , and although the besiegers were surprised , it was repulsed . A few days later two Lusitanian deserters ...
... Gnaeus succeeded in passing a courier into the town with an order to the garrison to cut its way out . The attempt was made , and although the besiegers were surprised , it was repulsed . A few days later two Lusitanian deserters ...
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... Gnaeus , fearing he would be outflanked , ordered Labienus , on his right wing , to support his left wing with a ... Gnaeus ' camp ' was protected not only by the natural formation of the ground but also by the fortifications of the town ...
... Gnaeus , fearing he would be outflanked , ordered Labienus , on his right wing , to support his left wing with a ... Gnaeus ' camp ' was protected not only by the natural formation of the ground but also by the fortifications of the town ...
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CHAPTER I | 15 |
Inauguration of the Century of Revolution | 22 |
The First Civil | 28 |
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