Livy, Periochae 76-80

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.

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From Book 78

[78.1] Mithridates occupied Asia, cast into chains proconsul Quintus Oppius, did the same to his deputy Aquilius, and on Mithridates' command all Roman citizens in Asia were killed in one single day.

[78.2] He attacked the city of Rhodes, which alone had remained faithful to the Roman people, but was defeated in several naval battles, and retired.

[78.3] Archelaus, the deputy of the king, went to Greece with an army and occupied Athens.

[78.4] Itnote also contains an account of the disorders in the cities and on the islands, as some wanted to side with Mithridates, and others with the Roman people.