Late Republic Scholars

Question 1

K. Tempest “war, Cicero

Answer 1

believed was the only way to save Rome from Antonys grasp

Question 2

Bradley “his whole

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career was a paradox” (Pompey)

Question 3

P. Marin “While the people may

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have applauded Cato for his moral integrity… this did not translate to votes for his consulship”

Question 4

H. Scullard “His death symbolised

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the death of the Republic” (Cato)

Question 5

K Tempest “Cicero hated Caesar

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for having no desire to restore the Republic”

Question 6

Mary Beard “Cato is one of

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Caesars most uncompromising enemies”

Question 7

H. Scullard “First triumvirate was

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the ultimate origin of the civil war”

Question 8

D. Shotter “Caesar wanted

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to reform Rome”

Question 9

R. Syme “Amicitia

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was a weapon of politics”

Question 10

S. Malik “Caesar recognised

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that the people are an important part of politics”

Question 11

Bradley “Pompey was ambitious

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but didn’t wish to rule as a dictator”