Ancient Documents

Civil Wars - Book 2

[Julius Caesar][Greco-Roman writings]...

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History of Rome (Books 33-39) Vol. V

Books 33-39 of Livy's History of Rome cover a period of about 60 years, from the Third Punic War to the Conspiracy of Catiline. This was a time of great upheaval and change for the Roman Republic. Book 33 describes the Third Punic War, which was fought between Rome and Carthage from 149 to 146 BC. The war ended with the destruction of Carthage and ...

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The Annals - Book 2 - (A.D. 16-19)

The Annals - Book 2 - (A.D. 16-19) is the second book of the Roman historian Tacitus's historical work, The Annals. It covers the events of the years 16-19 AD, the third to sixth years of the reign of the Roman emperor Tiberius. The book begins with a description of a series of natural disasters that struck the Roman Empire in 16 AD, including floo...

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Immigrants in Rome

[Martial][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Description of Greece - Book 2

[Pausanius][Greco-Roman writings] Perseus Encyclopedia...

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Description of Greece - Book 10

[Pausanius][Greco-Roman writings] Perseus Encyclopedia...

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Gallic Wars - Book 3

[Julius Caesar][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Civil Wars - Book 3

[Julius Caesar][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Life of Pompey

Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, also known as Pompey the Great (106–48 BC), was a Roman general, statesman, and author, and one of the most influential figures in the late Roman Republic. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Pompey was born into a patrician family in Picenum,...

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History of Rome (Books 40-45) Vol. VI

Books 40-45 of Livy's History of Rome cover the period from the Gallic Wars to the death of Cleopatra. This was a time of great change for the Roman Republic, as it expanded its territory and power. Book 40 describes the Gallic Wars, which were fought between Rome and the Gauls from 58 to 50 BC. The wars were led by Julius Caesar, who was a brillia...

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