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
How Conquerors Should Respect Local Customs
It is clear to me therefore by every kind of proof that Cambyses was mad exceedingly; for otherwise he would not have attempted to deride religious
Acts of Madness of the Persian Emperor
Many such acts of madness did he both to Persians and allies, remaining at Memphis and opening ancient tombs and examining the dead
Persian Emperor’s Mysterious Malady
This they say was the first beginning of the evil deeds of Cambyses; and next after this he put to death his sister, who had accompanied him to Egypt