Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic: The Gracchi. Sulla. Crassus. Cato. Pompey. CaesarBooks for Libraries Press, 1971 - 348 pages |
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Page 170
... influence which Crassus wielded was no doubt his importance as the leader of the Equestrian Order and the publicani , won by the fact that he was con- cerned in all their financial ventures . But it was not only in commercial circles ...
... influence which Crassus wielded was no doubt his importance as the leader of the Equestrian Order and the publicani , won by the fact that he was con- cerned in all their financial ventures . But it was not only in commercial circles ...
Page 171
... influence was the more practical one of getting into his net any man who seemed likely to be useful , by offering to lend him money . Push- ing young men who took to politics he was most eager to oblige , not charging too heavy interest ...
... influence was the more practical one of getting into his net any man who seemed likely to be useful , by offering to lend him money . Push- ing young men who took to politics he was most eager to oblige , not charging too heavy interest ...
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... influence on politics was at the celebrated debate on the execution of Lentulus and Cethegus and the other Catilinarian conspirators . Speaking as a very junior senator towards the end of the meeting , he com- pletely undid Cæsar's feat ...
... influence on politics was at the celebrated debate on the execution of Lentulus and Cethegus and the other Catilinarian conspirators . Speaking as a very junior senator towards the end of the meeting , he com- pletely undid Cæsar's feat ...
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Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic the Gracchi: Sulla, Crassus ... Sir Charles Oman No preview available - 2015 |
Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic Charles Oman,Charles William Chadwick Sir Oman, 186 No preview available - 2016 |
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