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Fractured Friendship at the Battle of Munda 45 BC: Julius Caesar
... rubbing shoulders amongst the plebeians. They knew one another. His thirty-year residency there indicated strong connection to the neighborhood and its inhabitants. Even though Caesar was born with social rank, he had a clear understanding of the underprivileged.21 Therefore, his populist views were ...
... rubbing shoulders amongst the plebeians. They knew one another. His thirty-year residency there indicated strong connection to the neighborhood and its inhabitants. Even though Caesar was born with social rank, he had a clear understanding of the underprivileged.21 Therefore, his populist views were ...
The Pen and the Sword: Writing and Conquest in Caesar`s Gaul
... with violence, and Bibulus retreated to his house where he remained for the rest of the year, claiming that all public business transacted was illegal, because he was watching the skies for omens.7 At risk of being put on trial when he left office, Caesar obtained an extended command over Rome’s provi ...
... with violence, and Bibulus retreated to his house where he remained for the rest of the year, claiming that all public business transacted was illegal, because he was watching the skies for omens.7 At risk of being put on trial when he left office, Caesar obtained an extended command over Rome’s provi ...
The Military Reforms of Gaius Marius in their Social, Economic, and
... homo, or “new man,” which indicated that he was not born into one of the powerful consular families and that he was the first person in his family to achieve the consulship, and he also was born into a family near Arpinum, a town in Latium. Marius had risen to success by his martial ability and the ...
... homo, or “new man,” which indicated that he was not born into one of the powerful consular families and that he was the first person in his family to achieve the consulship, and he also was born into a family near Arpinum, a town in Latium. Marius had risen to success by his martial ability and the ...
Roman History - Shadows Government
... Roman imperium, or the power of law and command, was fully concentrated in the patrician class. The consuls were elected from among the patricians, as were the quaestors, praetors and censors. The ensuing class conflicts from the domination of political power by one class over another, in a virtual ...
... Roman imperium, or the power of law and command, was fully concentrated in the patrician class. The consuls were elected from among the patricians, as were the quaestors, praetors and censors. The ensuing class conflicts from the domination of political power by one class over another, in a virtual ...
Spartacus - dirkcannaerts.be
... legions.[15] Spartacus was trained at the gladiatorial school (ludus) near Capua belonging to Lentulus Batiatus. He was a heavyweight gladiator called a murmillo. These fighters carried a big oblong shield (scutum), and used a sword with a broad, straight blade (gladius), about 18 inches long.[16] I ...
... legions.[15] Spartacus was trained at the gladiatorial school (ludus) near Capua belonging to Lentulus Batiatus. He was a heavyweight gladiator called a murmillo. These fighters carried a big oblong shield (scutum), and used a sword with a broad, straight blade (gladius), about 18 inches long.[16] I ...
The Contextual Audiences of Caesar`s De Bello Gallico
... extended throughout the work to further reinforce the theory that each book was individually composed in the winter following the year’s events. Book 1 ends with winter but only with the assigning of winter quarters and no occurrences in the winter of 58-57 (BG 1.54). Book 2 also ends with the assig ...
... extended throughout the work to further reinforce the theory that each book was individually composed in the winter following the year’s events. Book 1 ends with winter but only with the assigning of winter quarters and no occurrences in the winter of 58-57 (BG 1.54). Book 2 also ends with the assig ...
CAESAR`S INVASION OF BRITAIN NATHAN BRAMAN Bachelor of
... Julius Caesar was well known for his readiness to take risks in both his political and military careers. One such gamble was the two amphibious campaigns which Caesar launched against Britain in 55 and 54 BCE. Ostensibly launched due to British interference in Gaul, his actual motives are more quest ...
... Julius Caesar was well known for his readiness to take risks in both his political and military careers. One such gamble was the two amphibious campaigns which Caesar launched against Britain in 55 and 54 BCE. Ostensibly launched due to British interference in Gaul, his actual motives are more quest ...
Julius Caesar Reading Guide
... ruled by a king. In fact, Brutus’ ancestors helped defeat the last king and set up the new government. The Roman Republic was meant to give more power to the voters (upper-class males). The government was to be ruled by two consuls, and senators were elected from the upper class (aristocrats). These ...
... ruled by a king. In fact, Brutus’ ancestors helped defeat the last king and set up the new government. The Roman Republic was meant to give more power to the voters (upper-class males). The government was to be ruled by two consuls, and senators were elected from the upper class (aristocrats). These ...
A GAME THEORETIC ANALYSIS OF THE SECOND PUNIC WAR A
... This thesis, through a game theoretic methodology, aims to build an accurate game theoretic model of the Second Punic War, and tries to analyze the military strategies and actions taken by the Carthaginian and Roman Republics. After observing that the modeling literature concerning the game theoreti ...
... This thesis, through a game theoretic methodology, aims to build an accurate game theoretic model of the Second Punic War, and tries to analyze the military strategies and actions taken by the Carthaginian and Roman Republics. After observing that the modeling literature concerning the game theoreti ...
A COMPANION TO THE ROMAN ARMY Edited by
... in 2000. She has held a postdoctoral fellowship in Classics at the University of Southern California. She performs research at the Library of Congress and the Center for Hellenic Studies. Her first book, The Marriage of Roman Soldiers, 13 bc–ad 235, won the 2002 Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humaniti ...
... in 2000. She has held a postdoctoral fellowship in Classics at the University of Southern California. She performs research at the Library of Congress and the Center for Hellenic Studies. Her first book, The Marriage of Roman Soldiers, 13 bc–ad 235, won the 2002 Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humaniti ...
Was Caesar a man of the people or a power
... gained the support of huge numbers of the common people in Rome. The historian Suetonius writes that they agreed “that nothing should be done or passed…that displeased any of them three.” The alliance became known as “The Triumvirate,” which meant a ruling group of three. 60 BC – Caesar and a man na ...
... gained the support of huge numbers of the common people in Rome. The historian Suetonius writes that they agreed “that nothing should be done or passed…that displeased any of them three.” The alliance became known as “The Triumvirate,” which meant a ruling group of three. 60 BC – Caesar and a man na ...
The Project Gutenberg eBook of The History of Rome
... After uttering these predictions, not more cheering than true, he led out the troops, and placed his camp about Caudium as much out of view as possible. From thence he sent to Calatia, where he heard that the Roman consuls were encamped, ten soldiers, in the habit of shepherds, and ordered them to k ...
... After uttering these predictions, not more cheering than true, he led out the troops, and placed his camp about Caudium as much out of view as possible. From thence he sent to Calatia, where he heard that the Roman consuls were encamped, ten soldiers, in the habit of shepherds, and ordered them to k ...
THE LOGISTICS OF THE ROMAN ARMY AT WAR (264 B.C.
... Military Science, Liverpool: Liverpool University Press, 1993. Secondary literature is cited by author’s name and date of publication—for full title and reference see the bibliography. ...
... Military Science, Liverpool: Liverpool University Press, 1993. Secondary literature is cited by author’s name and date of publication—for full title and reference see the bibliography. ...
The Good, the Bad, and the Barbari: A Comparison of
... experience within the Roman army. He has also witnessed the achievements of Julian, first hand, in Gaul, and devoted much of his work mentioning the successes of Julian’s career.10 This observation could have also influenced Ammianus’ perception of Julian in the Res Gestae. It was also likely that A ...
... experience within the Roman army. He has also witnessed the achievements of Julian, first hand, in Gaul, and devoted much of his work mentioning the successes of Julian’s career.10 This observation could have also influenced Ammianus’ perception of Julian in the Res Gestae. It was also likely that A ...
Julius Caesar Summary
... the main character of the play that bears his name; Brutus has over four times as many lines, and the play does not show us Caesar's point of view. Nonetheless, virtually every other character is preoccupied with Caesar— specifically, with the possibility that Caesar may soon become king. If Caesar ...
... the main character of the play that bears his name; Brutus has over four times as many lines, and the play does not show us Caesar's point of view. Nonetheless, virtually every other character is preoccupied with Caesar— specifically, with the possibility that Caesar may soon become king. If Caesar ...
Spartacus
... back to their homelands and give them back their freedom. On their way north, the forces split up into two. The Gauls and the Germans went with Crixus and the rest with Spartacus. Little did they know that the Romans had a surprise for them! (7) _______________________ to do away with Sparta ...
... back to their homelands and give them back their freedom. On their way north, the forces split up into two. The Gauls and the Germans went with Crixus and the rest with Spartacus. Little did they know that the Romans had a surprise for them! (7) _______________________ to do away with Sparta ...
Tom Cox - Gorffennol
... or partiality. The use of speeches to portray Roman morality and its defining importance is particularly evident in Livy’s comparisons of the characters of Hannibal and Scipio (21.4044). Scipio’s arguments to his men stress not only the simple and possible, but also the religious, the pious and the ...
... or partiality. The use of speeches to portray Roman morality and its defining importance is particularly evident in Livy’s comparisons of the characters of Hannibal and Scipio (21.4044). Scipio’s arguments to his men stress not only the simple and possible, but also the religious, the pious and the ...
The Spartacus War. - Michigan War Studies Review
... problems of supply. With no secure base of operations and no commissariat, it had to live by foraging, and that in itself meant constant movement. The larger the army became—eventually reaching perhaps 60,000 fighting men plus women and children—the more difficult its logistics became. This is why S ...
... problems of supply. With no secure base of operations and no commissariat, it had to live by foraging, and that in itself meant constant movement. The larger the army became—eventually reaching perhaps 60,000 fighting men plus women and children—the more difficult its logistics became. This is why S ...
The Roman Riders: Ethnicity and Iconography on Roman
... List of Abbreviations .................................................................................................................... viii ...
... List of Abbreviations .................................................................................................................... viii ...
The Grand Strategy: A Study on Hannibal`s Stratagem During the
... strategy to deal with the Romans during the Second Punic War. If Hannibal did have a strategy, I would try to determine what his strategy was and if it was actually feasible. I approached this question by looking into the background leading up to the Second Punic War, the primary sources explanation ...
... strategy to deal with the Romans during the Second Punic War. If Hannibal did have a strategy, I would try to determine what his strategy was and if it was actually feasible. I approached this question by looking into the background leading up to the Second Punic War, the primary sources explanation ...
Julius Caesar pp
... and the Senate feared a civil war. Pompey decided that the Senate was good so he decided it was right to listen and obey them. He was in a better position than Caesar. If Caesar refused to obey, he would be declared an enemy. The Senate would be forced to choose another commander with extraordinary ...
... and the Senate feared a civil war. Pompey decided that the Senate was good so he decided it was right to listen and obey them. He was in a better position than Caesar. If Caesar refused to obey, he would be declared an enemy. The Senate would be forced to choose another commander with extraordinary ...
THE ROMAN ARMY`S EMERGENCE FROM ITS ITALIAN ORIGINS
... ever since the 19th century. The Romans are seen as systematically demanding the military resources of their allies. The mechanism for this exploitation was the establishment of treaties that dictated military obligation on the part of Rome’s allies. However, with this focus on formal treaties, the ...
... ever since the 19th century. The Romans are seen as systematically demanding the military resources of their allies. The mechanism for this exploitation was the establishment of treaties that dictated military obligation on the part of Rome’s allies. However, with this focus on formal treaties, the ...
RRP Rachel Rushing - 2010
... repeating this on numerous occasions, Cato incited fear and a lust for war in the Roman citizens, and shortly after his death, the Romans engaged in the Third Punic War. Scipio Africanus, who had defeated the great Hannibal, was not nearly so worried about the comeback of Carthage, and he seemed to ...
... repeating this on numerous occasions, Cato incited fear and a lust for war in the Roman citizens, and shortly after his death, the Romans engaged in the Third Punic War. Scipio Africanus, who had defeated the great Hannibal, was not nearly so worried about the comeback of Carthage, and he seemed to ...
THE SAMNITE LEGACY: - University of Lethbridge
... dubious nature of sources and the sheer quantity of potential Samnite contributions, this also proves to be a Herculean task. In an attempt to provide an exhaustive exploration of each factor, inclusiveness will be sacrificed and many potential Samnite contributions will not be discussed. Thus, thi ...
... dubious nature of sources and the sheer quantity of potential Samnite contributions, this also proves to be a Herculean task. In an attempt to provide an exhaustive exploration of each factor, inclusiveness will be sacrificed and many potential Samnite contributions will not be discussed. Thus, thi ...
Caesar 2 Essay, Research Paper Many people associate the Ides of
... of the populares, his Uncle Marius and Cinna. Cinna was killed the year that Caesar had married Cinna s daughter Cornelia. The second attack upon the city was carried out by Marius enemy Sulla, leader of the optimates, in 82 BC on Sulla s return from the East. The confiscation of property resulted f ...
... of the populares, his Uncle Marius and Cinna. Cinna was killed the year that Caesar had married Cinna s daughter Cornelia. The second attack upon the city was carried out by Marius enemy Sulla, leader of the optimates, in 82 BC on Sulla s return from the East. The confiscation of property resulted f ...