Quotes Flashcards
“High handed and stubborn”
Plutarch- reference to Caesars rule in consulship
“He (Caesar) filled the city with soldiers and held everyone down with a firm hand to secure the passage of the bill”
Pompey- Relation to Plutarchs account of Caesar about his obstinateness
“Reduced to such despair that he hid himself away”
Suetonius- referring to Bibulus being bullied into hiding away- Bibulus’ humiliation in consulship
“Intransigent disrespect to the senate”
Plutarch- referring to Caesar skipping the senate to pass his laws
“He (Caesar) channeled power away from the two of them and onto himself”
Plutarch- telling how the triumvirate was based around Caesar and to exaggerate his power and role
“Unstable relationship… precariously balanced by mutual suspicion”
Asinius Pollio- tells about the relationship between the members of the alliance, there was no trust just built on power
“Pompeius reckoned to assert his dominance over both parties
Seager, classical historian 2002, to show he was trying to lessen Caesar’s power
This shall give it to me
Appian, marcellus’ proposal had infuriated Caesar
If he should lay down his arms, Pompey should do the same… accusing one of being a tyrant and the other of seeking tyranny
Plutarch/ tribune curio abt Caesar and Pompey forming a mutual decision to lay guard
