Roman Empire - A History of Rome

In 56 b c, in the off season, caesar retires to lucca, the southernmost town in sis alpine gaul. He is joined there by crassus and pompey. The three men repledge the triumphirate. In return for caesar's endorsement, they will grant him a further five year extension on his governorship of gaul. Afterwards, crassus will be awarded the lucrative governorship of syria. Pompey will be given spain. Once again, theyare carving up roman republic. Caesar appreciates the value of par especially when he can't set foot in a republic proper to tell the people about it

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