Discourses on Livy · Character
Marcus Antonius
Roman general and triumvir whose civil war against Octavian is noted.
minor
Also known as Antonius
First appearance: i
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Mentioned as one of the good emperors (Antoninus Pius or Marcus Aurelius) who ruled well and were safe.
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With Caesar (friendship): Julius Caesar and Mark Antony were political allies and military partners, with Antony serving as Caesar's…
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Character groups
- Threats to Republican Liberty
- Founders and Tyrants
- Historical and Political Examples
- Protagonist
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- Closing
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