Caesar and Roman Politics, 60-50 B.C.Using his own translations throughout, James Sabben-Clare here weaves together four hundred excerpts from twenty classical sources plus inscriptions and late authors such as Jordanes to capture the critical decade 60-50 BC. The book captures the intense vitality of the source material, moving in steady chronological progression to produce a rich portrayal of the complex political scene. |
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Page 122
... Quintus , sent off from the nearest part of the coast of Britain on Sept. 25th . Britain has been dealt with and hostages have been received ; there was no plunder , but tribute has been demanded ; now they are bringing the army back ...
... Quintus , sent off from the nearest part of the coast of Britain on Sept. 25th . Britain has been dealt with and hostages have been received ; there was no plunder , but tribute has been demanded ; now they are bringing the army back ...
Page 124
... Quintus tells me that he was offered a complete choice of winter - quarters by Caesar . One can't help loving that man more than any of the others . Oh , but had I told you ? I've been appointed to Pompey's staff , so I won't be in Rome ...
... Quintus tells me that he was offered a complete choice of winter - quarters by Caesar . One can't help loving that man more than any of the others . Oh , but had I told you ? I've been appointed to Pompey's staff , so I won't be in Rome ...
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... Quintus Cassius interposed a veto ; and at once the matter of their veto was put before the Senate . THE RETURN OF CICERO Cicero returned to Rome on Jan. 4th , but his hopes of making peace were dashed by the refusal of Pompey and ...
... Quintus Cassius interposed a veto ; and at once the matter of their veto was put before the Senate . THE RETURN OF CICERO Cicero returned to Rome on Jan. 4th , but his hopes of making peace were dashed by the refusal of Pompey and ...
Contents
Caesars consulship | 12 |
Caesars arrangements for the immediate political | 22 |
CAESARS PROVINCIAL COMMAND 333333333 | 33 |
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