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The Philippics

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Marcus Tullius Cicero

A philippic is a fiery, damning speech delivered to condemn a particular political actor. The term originates with Demosthenes, who delivere…

Bk2,C5-Voyage along the coast,Dona Marina

In History of the Conquest of Mexico

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William H. Prescott

Much have I travell'd in the realms of gold,And many goodly states and kingdoms seen;Round many western islands have I beenWhich bards in fe…

Book 15, part 4a

In The Annals Vol 3

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Tacitus - Church/Brodribb and Publius Cornelius Tacitus

The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but bo…

Book 02 pt 01

In From the Foundation of the City Vol. 01

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Titus Livius

Ab urbe condita, is a monumental history of ancient Rome written in the Latin language by Titus Livius(Livy), an ancient Roman historian. Th…

Book 2, part 1

In Herodotus' Histories Vol 1

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Herodotus of Halicarnassus and Herodotus

The Histories of Herodotus of Halicarnassus is considered the first work of history in Western literature. Written about 440 BC, the Histori…

Catiline Conspiracy part 02

In The Catiline Conspiracy and the Jugurthine War

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Sallust and Gaius

The Catiline Conspiracy and the Jugurthine War are the two separate surviving works of the historian commonly known as "Sallust". …

Chapter 6

In The Meditations

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Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius wrote Meditations in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. The…

Chapter XVIII: Character of Constantine Pt. 1

In The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol. II

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Edward Gibbon

The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, a major literary achievement of the 18th century published in six volumes, was writ…