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Battle Of Actium
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The Battle of Actium was a pivotal naval engagement fought on September 2, 31 BCE, near the Greek peninsula of Actium (modern Aktio). The clash pitted the forces of Octavian (later Augustus)/), operating under the authority of the Roman Senate, against the combined fleets of Mark Antony and Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt. The outcome, a decisive victory for [Octavian (later Augustus)](/entries/oc…
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Battle Of Actium
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Precursors and Political Context
The rivalry between Octavian (later Augustus)/) and Mark Antony solidified following the dissolution of the Second Triumvirate in 33 BCE. While Mark Antony governed the Eastern provinces, his political maneuvers—particularly his marriage to Cleopatra VII of Egypt and the controversial [Donations of Alexandria (34 BCE)](/entries/donations-of-alexand… -
Cicero
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Cicero/)’s philosophical output was largely undertaken during periods of political exile or forced retirement, reflecting a desire to transplant Greek ethical systems into a Roman context. Key works include De re publica (On the Republic), De legibus (On the Laws), and Tusculanae disputationes (Tusculan Disputations).
In De re publica, Cicero/) explores the ideal state, heavily influenced by Plato's models. He posits that th… -
Cicero
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Cicero/)’s philosophical output was largely undertaken during periods of political exile or forced retirement, reflecting a desire to transplant Greek ethical systems into a Roman context. Key works include De re publica (On the Republic), De legibus (On the Laws), and Tusculanae disputationes (Tusculan Disputations).
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Consulship
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Magistrates
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Triumph (Roman)/)