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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... PLUTARCH Cat . Min . 30 ( 4 ) [ Cato's reply to Pompey's proposal : ] ' Go and tell Pompey that Cato is not to be hooked by way of the women's quarters . He acknowledges Pompey's goodwill , and is prepared to offer friendship firmer ...
... PLUTARCH Cat . Min . 30 ( 4 ) [ Cato's reply to Pompey's proposal : ] ' Go and tell Pompey that Cato is not to be hooked by way of the women's quarters . He acknowledges Pompey's goodwill , and is prepared to offer friendship firmer ...
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... PLUTARCH Cat . Min . 51 ( 2 ) This [ sc . Cato's attack ] prompted Caesar to write a letter and send it to the Senate , full of denuncia- tions and accusations against Cato . When it had been read out , ( 3 ) Cato stood up and , with ...
... PLUTARCH Cat . Min . 51 ( 2 ) This [ sc . Cato's attack ] prompted Caesar to write a letter and send it to the Senate , full of denuncia- tions and accusations against Cato . When it had been read out , ( 3 ) Cato stood up and , with ...
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... Plutarch Cat . Min . No. 30.4 , 6 40.56.1-3 31.1-2 4 40.58.1-3 32.3-4.6 25 40.59.1 34.2-4 57 40.59.2 42.1-4 192 40.62.4 43.1 , 3 195 40.63.2-3 , 5 44.I 204 40.64.1-4 49.1 , 3 327 40.66.1-3 50.3 327 Dio Chrys . 51.2-4 216 36.4 Plutarch ...
... Plutarch Cat . Min . No. 30.4 , 6 40.56.1-3 31.1-2 4 40.58.1-3 32.3-4.6 25 40.59.1 34.2-4 57 40.59.2 42.1-4 192 40.62.4 43.1 , 3 195 40.63.2-3 , 5 44.I 204 40.64.1-4 49.1 , 3 327 40.66.1-3 50.3 327 Dio Chrys . 51.2-4 216 36.4 Plutarch ...
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Caesars consulship | 12 |
Caesars arrangements for the immediate political | 22 |
CAESARS PROVINCIAL COMMAND 333333333 | 33 |
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