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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... Bibulus whether he disapproved of the provisions of the law . ... ( 3 ) and prevailed on the people to join him in the request , saying to them ' You will have the law if Bibulus is willing . ' To this Bibulus replied loudly ' You won't ...
... Bibulus whether he disapproved of the provisions of the law . ... ( 3 ) and prevailed on the people to join him in the request , saying to them ' You will have the law if Bibulus is willing . ' To this Bibulus replied loudly ' You won't ...
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... Bibulus came up with his supporters and forced his way into the Temple of Castor from which Caesar was speaking . The audience made way for him , partly out of respect , ( 3 ) partly because they did not expect any opposition from him ...
... Bibulus came up with his supporters and forced his way into the Temple of Castor from which Caesar was speaking . The audience made way for him , partly out of respect , ( 3 ) partly because they did not expect any opposition from him ...
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... Bibulus , but of Julius and Caesar . And these lines were on everyone's lips : ' In Caesar's recent consulship events were happening Of Bibulus ' consulship I can't recall a thing . ' In substance the domestic legislation of Caesar was ...
... Bibulus , but of Julius and Caesar . And these lines were on everyone's lips : ' In Caesar's recent consulship events were happening Of Bibulus ' consulship I can't recall a thing . ' In substance the domestic legislation of Caesar was ...
Contents
Caesars consulship | 12 |
Caesars arrangements for the immediate political | 22 |
CAESARS PROVINCIAL COMMAND 333333333 | 33 |
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