OF

THE ROMANS

UNDER THE EMPIRE.

BY

CHARLES MERIVALE, B. D.,

LATE FELLOW OF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE.

FROM THE FOURTH LONDON EDITION.

WITH A COPIOUS ANALYTICAL INDEX.

VOL. II.

NEW YORK:

D. APPLETON AND COMPANY,

443 & 445 BROADWAY.

1866.

CONTENTS

OF THE SECOND VOLUME.

CHAPTER XII.

Cæsar's seventh campaign in Gaul, A. u. 702, B. c. 52.-Vercingetorix effects a coalition

between the Belgians and Arvernians.-Cæsar takes Genabum and Avaricum.--

Wise and spirited policy of Vercingetorix.-Siege of Gergovia.-Revolt of the

Edui.-Cæsar compelled to raise the siege: he effects a junction with Labienus

in Belgium, and retreats towards the province.-He obtains a victory, and block-

ades the Gaulish army.-Great operations before Alesia.-Triumph of the Romans,

and submission of Vercingetorix.-Cæsar's eighth campaign, A. u. 703, B. c. 51-

Partial insurrections in the north, west and centre of Gaul.-Capture of Uxellodu-

num.-The conquest of Gaul completed,

CHAPTER XIII.

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Pompeius, as sole consul, undertakes the reform of abuses: his ill success: he con-

nects himself again with the oligarchy by espousing the daughter of Scipio. Cæsar

intrigues to obtain the consulship before relinquishing his province.-Cicero ac

cepts the government of Cilicia: his civil and military administration.-The nobles

seek to deprive Cæsar of his command.-M. Marcellus insults him by the harsh

punishment of a Transpadane Gaul.-Pompeius falls sick.-Rejoicings for his re-

covery. Cæsar conciliates the Gauls.-Strength and composition of his army: his

popularity with the soldiers.-Character of the younger Curio: his devotion to

Cæsar's interests.-Cæsar received with acclamations in Cisalpine Gaul.-He

fixes his quarters at Ravenna,-He offers a compromise with the senate, which it

refuses, and requires him to resign his command.-The tribunes interpose, are

menaced with violence, and thereupon fly to Cæsar's camp. (A. U. 702-704,

B. C. 52-50.)

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CHAPTER XIV.

The consuls prepare to withstand Caesar's claims by force.-Cæsar crosses the Rubi
con.-Consternation of his enetries.-They abandon Rome, and rally round Pom-
peius in Campania.-Cæsar advances triumphantly.- The senate affects to nego-