In 70 BC, two highly ambitious men, Crassus and Pompey, were
... ascension of each Roman Emperor. g. While Octavian was now the clear and unequivocal force in the Roman world, there was still some minor unfinished business to take care. h. Though executions of Antony's supporters were limited, likely to bring 20 years of war to a final closure, an unfortunate few ...
... ascension of each Roman Emperor. g. While Octavian was now the clear and unequivocal force in the Roman world, there was still some minor unfinished business to take care. h. Though executions of Antony's supporters were limited, likely to bring 20 years of war to a final closure, an unfortunate few ...
CICERO AND THE TRIAL OF VERRES1 Toe legal
... Contracts for specific taxes in specific provinces would be issued, and the Roman publicani would then work through officials, styled pro magistro in the provinces. The provincial officers may have been variously employees of the principals in Rome or sub-contractors. The provincial publicani might ...
... Contracts for specific taxes in specific provinces would be issued, and the Roman publicani would then work through officials, styled pro magistro in the provinces. The provincial officers may have been variously employees of the principals in Rome or sub-contractors. The provincial publicani might ...
A Brief History of Rome
... restoration of their property. The consuls and the Senate debated over the issue before them. On the one hand they did not want to give a reason for war by withholding the property of the Tarquins, and on the other hand, they did not want to supply wealth that their enemy could use against them in ...
... restoration of their property. The consuls and the Senate debated over the issue before them. On the one hand they did not want to give a reason for war by withholding the property of the Tarquins, and on the other hand, they did not want to supply wealth that their enemy could use against them in ...
Beware the Ides of March - Ancient Coins for Education
... It may seem appropriate and fitting to mention at this time of year the coin I believe to be one of the most important in ancient history. Let me make a case for the EID MAR coin. This is a coin featuring Marcus Brutus, a senator of the Roman Republic. On the obverse is inscribed BRVT IMP PLAET CEST ...
... It may seem appropriate and fitting to mention at this time of year the coin I believe to be one of the most important in ancient history. Let me make a case for the EID MAR coin. This is a coin featuring Marcus Brutus, a senator of the Roman Republic. On the obverse is inscribed BRVT IMP PLAET CEST ...
Ancient Rome - Williams
... peoples whom they fought and conquered - thraex literally means an inhabitant of Thrace, the inhospitable land bordered on the north by the Danube and on the east by the notorious Black Sea. Subsequently, as the fighting-styles became stereotyped and formalized, a gladiator might be trained in an 'e ...
... peoples whom they fought and conquered - thraex literally means an inhabitant of Thrace, the inhospitable land bordered on the north by the Danube and on the east by the notorious Black Sea. Subsequently, as the fighting-styles became stereotyped and formalized, a gladiator might be trained in an 'e ...
but it was no match for his own genius. All the more true in the case
... Being governor of Italian Gaul and then consul was well and good, but Decimus knew where the real power lay in Caesar's world—with the army. And the army was closest to Decimus's heart. The army could win him the cherished goals of being hailed imperator, celebrating a triumph, and becoming one of t ...
... Being governor of Italian Gaul and then consul was well and good, but Decimus knew where the real power lay in Caesar's world—with the army. And the army was closest to Decimus's heart. The army could win him the cherished goals of being hailed imperator, celebrating a triumph, and becoming one of t ...
A Tale of Two Cults: A Comparison of the Cults of Magna Mater and
... from the region of Troy would inherently have ties to city of Rome itself (Burton). These ties were also strengthened by the Julian family tracing its lineage to Aeneas and the fact that, supposedly, the goddess had wanted to follow Aeneas when he came to Rome but waited until her presence was neede ...
... from the region of Troy would inherently have ties to city of Rome itself (Burton). These ties were also strengthened by the Julian family tracing its lineage to Aeneas and the fact that, supposedly, the goddess had wanted to follow Aeneas when he came to Rome but waited until her presence was neede ...
Julius Caesar Reading Guide
... The common people saw Caesar as a great warrior and strong ruler. Some of the senators, however, feared that he would become too powerful and rule like a king. Caesar had won battles in Greece, Asia Minor, Africa, Egypt, Spain and Gaul (France). His final victory was over Pompey’s two sons. Shakespe ...
... The common people saw Caesar as a great warrior and strong ruler. Some of the senators, however, feared that he would become too powerful and rule like a king. Caesar had won battles in Greece, Asia Minor, Africa, Egypt, Spain and Gaul (France). His final victory was over Pompey’s two sons. Shakespe ...
Democracy: History, Theory, Practice
... more congenial to aristocratic and upper middle class reformers who feared that unbridled popular sovereignty would lead to mob ru-le, but the fact that over time the powers of the plebeian assembly had been greatly strengthened also made it appealing to champions of a broadened franchise. The Roman ...
... more congenial to aristocratic and upper middle class reformers who feared that unbridled popular sovereignty would lead to mob ru-le, but the fact that over time the powers of the plebeian assembly had been greatly strengthened also made it appealing to champions of a broadened franchise. The Roman ...
From Princeps to Emperor
... Veranius, brought charges against Piso in Rome. At the end of the trial, Piso was convicted of bribery of the soldiers, abandonment of the province, insults against the commander, and inciting civil war.30 However, Piso was not found guilty of killing Germanicus. The Senate then issued a decree ...
... Veranius, brought charges against Piso in Rome. At the end of the trial, Piso was convicted of bribery of the soldiers, abandonment of the province, insults against the commander, and inciting civil war.30 However, Piso was not found guilty of killing Germanicus. The Senate then issued a decree ...