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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... consular law seems to be quite reasonable and Pompey says he prefers it ; but his friends say he would rather have the quite intolerable pro- posal of Messius . The consular party with Favonius at their head loudly oppose it . I'm ...
... consular law seems to be quite reasonable and Pompey says he prefers it ; but his friends say he would rather have the quite intolerable pro- posal of Messius . The consular party with Favonius at their head loudly oppose it . I'm ...
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... consular elections 188 Cornelius Lentulus Spinther , P. ( cons . 57 , procons . in Cilicia 56-54 ) assists in Cicero's recall , 151 , 153 ; his motives for helping P. to corn- supply command , 157 ; his interest in the restoration of ...
... consular elections 188 Cornelius Lentulus Spinther , P. ( cons . 57 , procons . in Cilicia 56-54 ) assists in Cicero's recall , 151 , 153 ; his motives for helping P. to corn- supply command , 157 ; his interest in the restoration of ...
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... consular elections ( 52 ) , 290 , 292 ; given emergency powers after Clodius ' death , 293-4 , 296 ; elected sole consul ( 52 ) , 298–302 ; afraid of Milo , 303 ; fails to secure Plancus ' acquittal , 312-3 ; marries Cornelia , 314-5 ...
... consular elections ( 52 ) , 290 , 292 ; given emergency powers after Clodius ' death , 293-4 , 296 ; elected sole consul ( 52 ) , 298–302 ; afraid of Milo , 303 ; fails to secure Plancus ' acquittal , 312-3 ; marries Cornelia , 314-5 ...
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Caesars consulship | 12 |
Caesars arrangements for the immediate political | 22 |
CAESARS PROVINCIAL COMMAND 333333333 | 33 |
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