Chapter XXXIV

INTERNAL HISTORY FROM THE RETURN OF CICERO FROM BANISHMENT TO THE
COMMENCEMENT OF THE CIVIL WAR: EXPEDITION AND DEATH OF CRASSUS.
B.C. 57-50.

57. Cicero supports the Triumvirs 235

56. Pompey and Crassus meet Cæsar at Luca 236

Fresh arrangements for the continuance of their power 236

55. Second Consulship of Pompey and Crassus 236

The Trebonian Law, giving the two Spains to Pompey and
Syria to Crassus, and prolonging Pompey's government
for five years more 236

Dedication of Pompey's theatre 236

54. Crassus crosses the Euphrates 237

He winters in Syria 237

53. He again crosses the Euphrates 237

Is defeated and slain near Carrhæ 237

54. Death of Julia 237

53. Riots in Rome 238

52. Murder of Clodius by Milo 238

Pompey sole Consul 238

Trial and condemnation of Milo 238

51. Rupture between Cæsar and Pompey 239

Pompey joins the aristocratical party 239

49. Proposition that Cæsar should lay down his command 240

The Senate invest the Consuls with dictatorial power 240

The Tribunes Antony and Cassius fly to Cæsar's camp 240

Commencement of the Civil War 240