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... Petreius - from now on the latter would appear to have taken the lead - was to gain cover of the mountainous area , and then make for the Ebro at Octogesa . When , through his scouts , Caesar learnt that a bridge was to be built at ...
... Petreius - from now on the latter would appear to have taken the lead - was to gain cover of the mountainous area , and then make for the Ebro at Octogesa . When , through his scouts , Caesar learnt that a bridge was to be built at ...
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... Petreius and Afranius countermanded the withdrawal . Next morning Petreius reconnoitred the neighbouring country , and reported that for five miles it was level , after which it became rugged and hilly , and that whoever gained the ...
... Petreius and Afranius countermanded the withdrawal . Next morning Petreius reconnoitred the neighbouring country , and reported that for five miles it was level , after which it became rugged and hilly , and that whoever gained the ...
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... Petreius and Afranius realized that , should the contravallation be completed , they would be trapped , they determined on a desperate expedient - to decide their fate by battle . They led out their legions and formed them into line ...
... Petreius and Afranius realized that , should the contravallation be completed , they would be trapped , they determined on a desperate expedient - to decide their fate by battle . They led out their legions and formed them into line ...
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CHAPTER I | 15 |
Inauguration of the Century of Revolution | 22 |
The First Civil | 28 |
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