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Crossing the Rubicon: Caesar’s Decision and the Fate of Rome (Lucca Fezzi)

The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

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Fezzi's History of Pompey's Conquest of Rome

According to Fesi, Pompey lost his nerve and was an uncertain leader. Within a few days of Caesar's crossing he ordered his supporters and soldiers to flee Rome. The rest of the war, including battles in Spain and the final battle in Farsalus, in 48 BC, is only mentioned in passing.

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