Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic: The Gracchi. Sulla. Crassus. Cato. Pompey. CæsarE. Arnold, 1957 - 348 pages |
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... citizens who dwelt on the spot . How was it possible to propose Protection to such a body ? They had come to Rome precisely in order to enjoy the cheap loaf , and they were already clamouring to have it larger and yet cheaper . They ...
... citizens who dwelt on the spot . How was it possible to propose Protection to such a body ? They had come to Rome precisely in order to enjoy the cheap loaf , and they were already clamouring to have it larger and yet cheaper . They ...
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... citizen . This law saved the existence of Rome , at the sacrifice of her old claim to dominate Italy as a mistress . The rebels ... citizens with whom for the future they had to share the dominion of the world . At this moment , the most ...
... citizen . This law saved the existence of Rome , at the sacrifice of her old claim to dominate Italy as a mistress . The rebels ... citizens with whom for the future they had to share the dominion of the world . At this moment , the most ...
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... citizens . In Sicily he had not long to stay , for Cæsar's general Pollio crossed into the island before he could assemble a respectable force , and he was forced to fly to Pompey in Epirus . In the faction - ridden camp of the ...
... citizens . In Sicily he had not long to stay , for Cæsar's general Pollio crossed into the island before he could assemble a respectable force , and he was forced to fly to Pompey in Epirus . In the faction - ridden camp of the ...
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