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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... number of people purposely planted in my house . They said that I was plotting against his life in my own home , and nourished the suspicion by sending letters , messages and personal warnings . He ... large number of 28 CAESAR'S CONSULSHIP.
... number of people purposely planted in my house . They said that I was plotting against his life in my own home , and nourished the suspicion by sending letters , messages and personal warnings . He ... large number of 28 CAESAR'S CONSULSHIP.
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... numbers , and almost inclined to think that they were going out to fight savage and unpredictable animals rather than ... large number of noble and distinguished Roman citizens . This I know for a fact from all the messages sent to me by ...
... numbers , and almost inclined to think that they were going out to fight savage and unpredictable animals rather than ... large number of noble and distinguished Roman citizens . This I know for a fact from all the messages sent to me by ...
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... large number of prisoners and cattle ( which he gave to the soldiers as war - spoils ) , and compelled them to surrender and give hostages . ( 3 ) After this speedy despatch of the matter , he led his troops back into winter - quarters ...
... large number of prisoners and cattle ( which he gave to the soldiers as war - spoils ) , and compelled them to surrender and give hostages . ( 3 ) After this speedy despatch of the matter , he led his troops back into winter - quarters ...
Contents
Caesars consulship | 12 |
Caesars arrangements for the immediate political | 22 |
CAESARS PROVINCIAL COMMAND 333333333 | 33 |
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