Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic: The Gracchi. Sulla. Crassus. Cato. Pompey. CæsarE. Arnold, 1957 - 348 pages |
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Page 43
... secure them a majority in that very unsatisfactory body of voters . But when the reformer devoted himself for many days to a desperate personal canvass , it soon became evident that his popularity was too great , and that his triumph ...
... secure them a majority in that very unsatisfactory body of voters . But when the reformer devoted himself for many days to a desperate personal canvass , it soon became evident that his popularity was too great , and that his triumph ...
Page 190
... secure the ratification of his Asiatic treaties and the grant of land for his legionaries , if he would join them against the Senate . It must have been a bitter mo- ment for him when he was told that his desires might be gained , at ...
... secure the ratification of his Asiatic treaties and the grant of land for his legionaries , if he would join them against the Senate . It must have been a bitter mo- ment for him when he was told that his desires might be gained , at ...
Page 222
... secure a good place . At dawn arrived the first gangs of the triumvirs ' myrmidons , who killed Domitius ' torch- bearer and chased away his and Cato's clients . The un- willing candidate would have fled , but Cato , though badly ...
... secure a good place . At dawn arrived the first gangs of the triumvirs ' myrmidons , who killed Domitius ' torch- bearer and chased away his and Cato's clients . The un- willing candidate would have fled , but Cato , though badly ...
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