For the next three years he surrendered himself absolutely to the will of the enchantress. To this period belong those tales of luxurious indulgence
Octavian Consolidates His Rule
Antony and Octavian renewed their professions of amity, and entered Rome together in joint ovation to celebrate the restoration of peace. They now
Octavian Needs Money
Fulvia, wife of Antony, was a woman of fierce passions and ambitious spirit. She had not been invited to follow her husband to the East.Continuing
Destiny at Philippi
After the first battle of Philippi it would have still been politic in Brutus to abstain from battle. The triumviral armies were in great distress,
Death Follows Caesar’s Murderers
Brutus and Cassius left Italy in the autumn of B.C. 44 and repaired to the provinces which had been allotted to them, though by Antony's influence the
Octavius Deserts Cicero and Joins Antony
By its provisions all Caesar's murderers were summoned to take their trial. Of course none of them appeared and they were condemned by
Cicero Speaks Against Antony
Next day Cicero was in his place, but now Antony was absent. The orator arose and addressed the senate in what is called his First
Antony Seizes Control
From the blazing pyre the crowd rushed, eager for vengeance, to the houses of the conspirators. But all had fled betimes.Continuing Death of Antony
Death of Antony and Cleopatra
This series has eleven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Julius Caesar Dead.IntroductionThis is the story from the perspective