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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... gave him Further Gaul as well , as they were afraid that the people would give him that too if they themselves refused . 73 . DIO 38.8 ( 5 ) The populace gave him the command in Illyria and Cisalpine Gaul with three legions for five ...
... gave him Further Gaul as well , as they were afraid that the people would give him that too if they themselves refused . 73 . DIO 38.8 ( 5 ) The populace gave him the command in Illyria and Cisalpine Gaul with three legions for five ...
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... gave him personal connections with the area which he later exploited in campaigning for political support . 75 . STRABO 5.1 [ From the section on Cisalpine Gaul ] ( 12 ) The arable land produces crops of many different kinds and the ...
... gave him personal connections with the area which he later exploited in campaigning for political support . 75 . STRABO 5.1 [ From the section on Cisalpine Gaul ] ( 12 ) The arable land produces crops of many different kinds and the ...
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... gave the Gauls some encouragement by saying that he had high hopes of putting an end to Ariovistus ' mischief , because of the favours he had shown him and the authority he held over him . ( 2 ) With these words he dismissed the ...
... gave the Gauls some encouragement by saying that he had high hopes of putting an end to Ariovistus ' mischief , because of the favours he had shown him and the authority he held over him . ( 2 ) With these words he dismissed the ...
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Caesars consulship | 12 |
Caesars arrangements for the immediate political | 22 |
CAESARS PROVINCIAL COMMAND 333333333 | 33 |
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