Spurius Cassius, who was a consul, proposed that land taken from the Hernici (as well as some from private individuals) be given to the Latins and the plebs. ... Cassius even made a largess of Sicilian grain to the plebs, but was, in the end, accused of attempting to gain too much power. ... Cassius tries to placate the plebs and gain power, but is opposed by the senate. The difference is that Livy has Cassius tried in court, as was the law, while Gracchus is murdered in the streets, effectively destroying the concept of a tribune's sacrosanctity. ... The senators of Livy just as effectiv...

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Cassius Dio wrote of Cicero's return from exile in his Roman History, "During the very taking of the vote on the measure Clodius, knowing that the multitude would be on Cicero's side, took the gladiators that his brother held in readiness for the funeral games in honour of Marcus, his relative, and rushing into the assemblage, wounded many and killed many others.  ...

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Genius, noble, commanding, merciful, victor, Father of Rome, and god are just a few of the terms used in reference to many of the great Caesars. From Julius Caesar down to Domitian. However not all the above-mentioned emperors were composed of high-quality. One stands out among the rest, not for ...

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