Livy, Periochae 111-115
Titus Livius or Livy (59 BCE - 17 CE): Roman historian, author of the authorized version of the history of the Roman republic.
A large part of Livy's History of Rome since the Foundation is now lost, but fortunately we have an excerpt, called the Periochae, which helps us reconstruct the general scope. This translation was made by Jona Lendering.
From Book 115 (which is the seventh dealing with the civil war) |
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[115.1] Caesar celebrated four triumphs: for his victories in Gaul, Egypt, Pontus, and Africa. He also gave a banquet and several shows. |
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[115.2] At the request of the Senate, he allowed former consul Marcus Marcellus to return. |
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[115.3] However, Marcellus could not benefit from this kindness, because he was murdered in Athens by his client Gnaeus Magius. |
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[115.4] Caesar had the citizens counted, and 150,000 people were registered. |
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[115.5] He set out for Hispania to fight against Gnaeus Pompeius, and after both sides had conducted several operations and stormed several cities, Caesar won at great risk his greatest victory near the town of Munda. |
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[115.6] Gnaeus Pompeius was killed and Sextus made his escape. |
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