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Florus on Spartacus

Publius Annius Florus (c.70? - c.140?): Roman author, published a brief work on the history of the Roman empire during the reign of the emperor Hadrian (117-138).Spartacus was the leader of an army of runaway slaves that shook Italy in…

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M. Furius Camillus (1)

Marcus Furius Camillus (c.435-365 VC): Roman general and statesman, captured Veii, annexed Tusculum and put an end to the conflict of the orders. He was called the "second founder" of Rome.Preliminary remarks …

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Gylippus

Gylippus (Greek: Γυλιππος) : Spartan commander, famous for his exploits during the siege of Syracuse (414-413 BCE). Fifth-century hoplite. Gylippus was the son…

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Hannibal Barca

The Carthaginian general Hannibal (247-182 BCE) was one of the greatest military leaders in history. His most famous campaign took place during the Second Punic War (218-202), when he caught the Romans off guard by crossing the Alps.Youth (247-219) …

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Hannibal in the Alps

The Carthaginian general Hannibal (247-182 BCE) was one of the greatest military leaders in history. His most famous campaign took place during the Second Punic War (218-202), when he caught the Romans off guard by crossing the Alps. …

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