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The Georgics by Virgil

The Georgics is a didactic poem written by the Roman poet Virgil between 37 and 29 BC. It is a work of instruction on agriculture and country living, divided into four books: Book 1: The cultivation of cropsBook 2: The cultivation of trees and vinesBook 3: The breeding and care of livestockBook 4: Beekeeping The Georgics is a complex and beautiful ...

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Josephus (37- after 93 CE):

The Roman Army in the First Century CE From: Flavius Josephus: The Jewish War. III.5-6, trans. William Whiston. Courtsey of the Internet Ancient History Sourcebook. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Petition to the Emperor Philip,

On Official Military Extortion, 246 CECE From:Petition of the Araguenians and Rescript of the Emperor Philip [r. 243-249 CE] on Official & Military Extortion, 246 CE. Courtsey of the Internet Ancient History Sourcebook. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Aratus

In ancient Rome, Aratus was primarily known as a Greek poet and astronomer, rather than a Roman figure. He lived in the 3rd century BCE, during the Hellenistic period, which predates the Roman Empire's rise to prominence. Nevertheless, Aratus' astronomical works, particularly his poem "Phaenomena," had a significant influence on Roman culture and s...

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Augustus: Images of Power

AUGUSTUS: IMAGES OF POWER Mark Morford, Classics Department, University of Virginia. 17 photos of: The Mausoleum, The Ara Pacis, The Statue of Augustus at Prima Porta, the Gemma Augustea....

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Caesar

Gaius Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) was a Roman general, statesman, author, and one of the most influential figures in Roman history. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Caesar was born into a patrician family, the gens Julia. He was educated in rhetoric and philosophy, ...

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Demetrius And Antony (Comparison)

Plutarch's Comparison of Demetrius and Antony is a short essay in which he compares and contrasts the lives and careers of two famous historical figures: Demetrius I of Macedon (c. 337–283 BC) and Mark Antony (c. 83–30 BC). Plutarch begins by noting that both Demetrius and Antony were born into wealthy and powerful families. Demetrius was the son o...

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The Throne of the Caesars: Trajan

Emperor A.D 98 - 117. Trajan was governor of Upper Germany when he was adopted by the emperor Nerva and made heir to the throne. He became emperor when Nerva died in A.D. 98. Trajan was a professional soldier who had worked his way up through the ranks. He had served honorably with Domitian as a general in his German campaigns. While Nerva was not ...

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Poplicola With Solon (Comparison)

A comparison of Poplicola and Solon reveals intriguing parallels and contrasts between these two influential figures from ancient history, both of whom played significant roles in their respective city-states, Rome and Athens. Here's a concise comparison of Poplicola and Solon: Poplicola: Era: Poplicola, whose full name was Publius Valerius Publico...

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