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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... Rome before Caesar's consulship POMPEY AND CATO The leading personality in Rome was Pompey , recently returned from his triumphant campaigns against Mithridates in Asia ... Rome before Caesar's consulship Pompey and Cato; factions in Rome.
... Rome before Caesar's consulship POMPEY AND CATO The leading personality in Rome was Pompey , recently returned from his triumphant campaigns against Mithridates in Asia ... Rome before Caesar's consulship Pompey and Cato; factions in Rome.
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... [ Rome , June 54 ] ( 1 ) I received your letter from Placentia on the 2nd , the day I arrived in Rome ; the next day another from Bladeno , together with Caesar's kind , attentive and charming letter . His attitude is important , very ...
... [ Rome , June 54 ] ( 1 ) I received your letter from Placentia on the 2nd , the day I arrived in Rome ; the next day another from Bladeno , together with Caesar's kind , attentive and charming letter . His attitude is important , very ...
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... Rome . Oppius , as appears from other parts of this letter , was one of Caesar's agents in Rome ; Vibullius was probably one of Pompey's . 266 . CICERO ad Q.f. 3.6 [ Tusculum , late Oct. 54 ] ( 3 ) I am absolutely delighted by all that ...
... Rome . Oppius , as appears from other parts of this letter , was one of Caesar's agents in Rome ; Vibullius was probably one of Pompey's . 266 . CICERO ad Q.f. 3.6 [ Tusculum , late Oct. 54 ] ( 3 ) I am absolutely delighted by all that ...
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Caesars consulship | 12 |
Caesars arrangements for the immediate political | 22 |
CAESARS PROVINCIAL COMMAND 333333333 | 33 |
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