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THE BATTLE OF PHILIPPI.
Consternation at Rome.–Caesar’s will.–Brutus and Cassius.–Parties
formed.–Octavius and Lepidus.–Character of Octavius.–Octavius
proceeds to Rome.–He claims his rights as heir.–Lepidus takes command
of the army.–The triumvirate.–Conference between Octavius, Lepidus,
and Antony.–Embassage to Cleopatra.–Her decision.–Cassius abandons
his designs.–Approach of the triumvirs.–The armies meet at Philippi.
–Sickness of Octavius.–Difference of opinion between Brutus and
Cassius.–Council of war.–Decision of the council.–Brutus greatly
elated.–Despondency of Cassius.–Preparations for battle. Continue reading ‘THE BATTLE OF PHILIPPI.’
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CLEOPATRA A QUEEN.
The Alexandrine war very short.–Its extent.–Revenues of Egypt.–The
city repaired.–The library rebuilt.–A new collection of manuscripts.–
Luxury and splendor.–Deterioration of Cleopatra’s character.–The young
Ptolemy.–Cleopatra assassinates him.–Career of Caesar.–His rapid
course of conquest.–Cleopatra determines to go to Rome.–Feelings of
the Romans.–Caesar’s four triumphs.–Nature of triumphal
processions.–Arsinoë.–Sympathy of the Roman people. Continue reading ‘CLEOPATRA A QUEEN.’
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CLEOPATRA’S FATHER.
Rome the rival of Alexandria.–Extent of their rule.–Extension of the
Roman empire.–Cleopatra’s father.–Ptolemy’s ignoble birth.–Caesar and
Pompey.–Ptolemy purchases the alliance of Rome.–Taxes to raise the
money.–Revolt at Alexandria.–Ptolemy’s flight.–Berenice.–Her
marriage with Seleucus.–Cleopatra’s early life.–Ptolemy an object of
contempt.–Ptolemy’s interview with Cato.–Character of
Cato.–Ptolemy’s reception.–Cato’s advice to him. Continue reading ‘CLEOPATRA’S FATHER.’
