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Crassus and Pompey in Roman Republic during 60’s of the I century BC

Marcus Licinius Crassus belonged to senatorial aristocracy which descended from a senatorial genus - of course Licinius. During period of the proscription by purchasing...

Conspiracy of Lucius Sergius Catilina in Roman Republic

The main goal of conspiracy during 60s BC was attempt to obtain the highest positions in Roman Republic. Conspiracy in Roman Republic 66 BC...

Secret alliance between Caesar, Pompey and Crassus (First Triumvirate)

In the battle against Catiline, nobility and knights were united. The Senate regained its earlier importance. In the next period, Senate was shown as...

Caesar’s wars in Gaul 58 – 56 BC

Political relations between Gaius Julius Caesar and Publius Clodius in Rome In 62 BC, during period of holiday in honour of the Good goddess, which...

Political situation in Rome (58-56 BC) and Crassus expedition in Mesopotamia

After a tumultuous political situation in Rome during 58 BC, again strengthened senatorial party. In 57 BC, Titus Annius Milo was elected as the...

Julius Caesar in Gaul during 55 -50 BC

During the winter between 55 and 56 BC, Gaius Julius Caesar waged war with the Germanic tribes. Germanic tribes crossed the Rhine river because...

The struggle between Gaius Julius Caesar and Gnaeus Pompey

During 53 BC, the consuls in Roman Republic were not chosen because there were real battles between Clodius groups (Plebs and slaves) and Titus Annius...

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