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Book The Life and Times of Marc Antony

Download or read book The Life and Times of Marc Antony written by Arthur Weigall and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-07 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Antony (83-50 B.C.) is one of the most unique and best known figures of antiquity, a man whose relationships with some of history's giants ensured his own legacy. A protégé of Julius Caesar's, a lover of Cleopatra's, a sworn enemy of Cicero's, and a foil for Octavian, Antony has long been remembered for the role he played in others' lives more than for his own accomplishments. Fittingly and ironically, Antony might be best remembered today for the words Shakespeare put in his mouth for Caesar's eulogy. While Antony's relationships with Rome's most famous leaders and history's most famous woman were central components in his lives, the fact that his legacy has been intertwined with them belies the fact that he was a powerful man in his own right. Coming up as a capable and competent military man who Caesar trusted as his right hand, Antony parlayed that into governing Rome itself while Caesar fought Pompey. After Caesar's assassination in 44 B.C., Antony deftly navigated from tenuous footing as a declared enemy of the state to become one of Rome's two most powerful leaders, arguably its most powerful, in just a matter of years, outmaneuvering and getting the best of enemies like Brutus and Cicero. At the same time, Antony was notorious in his own time for his voracious appetite for vice, and the branding of him as a boor has persisted for over 2,000 years.Of course, Antony's relationship with Cleopatra has become the stuff of legends, and one of history's most famous love stories, but even that was a byproduct of the fact that Antony ruled the eastern third of the Roman Empire as triumvir. Had Octavian and fate not caught up with him at the Battle of Actium, one of the most famous naval battles ever, history might have been very different.

Book The Life and Times of Marc Antony

Download or read book The Life and Times of Marc Antony written by Arthur Weigall and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marc Antony is one of the most fascinating figures in Roman history. In this comprehensive biography, Arthur Weigall provides a detailed account of Antony's life and times, from his early days as a soldier to his rise to prominence in the Roman Empire. With an expert eye for detail and a deep understanding of the historical context, Weigall provides valuable insights into the personality and motivations of this enigmatic figure. This book is an essential addition to any Roman history enthusiast's collection. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book the life and times of marc antony

Download or read book the life and times of marc antony written by and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mark Antony

Download or read book Mark Antony written by Alan Roberts and published by Malvern Publishing Company. This book was released on 1988 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mark Antony

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  • Author : Patricia Southern
  • Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
  • Release : 2010-07-15
  • ISBN : 1445609266
  • Pages : 349 pages

Download or read book Mark Antony written by Patricia Southern and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2010-07-15 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE biography of Mark Antony.

Book Mark Antony

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  • Author : Eleanor Goltz Huzar
  • Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
  • Release : 1978
  • ISBN : 1452910766
  • Pages : 370 pages

Download or read book Mark Antony written by Eleanor Goltz Huzar and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1978 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Life and Times of Marc Antony   Primary Source Edition

Download or read book The Life and Times of Marc Antony Primary Source Edition written by Arthur Weigall and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Book Mark Antony

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  • Author : Paolo de Ruggiero
  • Publisher : Pen and Sword
  • Release : 2014-02-12
  • ISBN : 1473834562
  • Pages : 330 pages

Download or read book Mark Antony written by Paolo de Ruggiero and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2014-02-12 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Antony was embroiled in the tumultuous events of the mid-1st century BC, which saw the violent transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. After being defeated by Augustus he has often been characterized by hostile historians as a loyal henchman of his uncle Julius Caesar but without the guile and vision to attain greatness in his own right (hence Shakespeare casts him as a 'plain, blunt man' whom Caesar's assassins don't think it worthwhile to kill). In his infamous alliance and love affair with Cleopatra of Egypt he is also often seen as duped and manipulated by a sharper mind. Despite this there is no doubt Antony was a capable soldier. He first saw action leading a cavalry unit in Judaea, before giving valuable service to Julius Caesar in Gaul. He again served with distinction and led Caesar's right wing at the climactic battle of Pharsalus, and he was decisive in the defeat of the conspirators at Philippi which ended 100 years of Civil wars. But Paolo de Ruggiero re-assesses this pivotal figure, analyses the arguments of his many detractors, and concludes that he was much more than a simple soldier, revealing a more complex and significant man, and a decisive agent of change with a precise political vision for the Roman world.

Book Plutarch  Life of Antony

Download or read book Plutarch Life of Antony written by Plutarch and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1988-05-26 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition will be of interest to all Greek scholars, ancient historians, and also the students of English literature since the relevant discussions require no knowledge of Greek.

Book Cicero

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  • Author : Anthony Everitt
  • Publisher : Random House
  • Release : 2011-11-30
  • ISBN : 1588360342
  • Pages : 400 pages

Download or read book Cicero written by Anthony Everitt and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “An excellent introduction to a critical period in the history of Rome. Cicero comes across much as he must have lived: reflective, charming and rather vain.”—The Wall Street Journal “All ages of the world have not produced a greater statesman and philosopher combined.”—John Adams He squared off against Caesar and was friends with young Brutus. He advised the legendary Pompey on his botched transition from military hero to politician. He lambasted Mark Antony and was master of the smear campaign, as feared for his wit as he was for his ruthless disputations. Brilliant, voluble, cranky, a genius of political manipulation but also a true patriot and idealist, Cicero was Rome’s most feared politician, one of the greatest lawyers and statesmen of all times. In this dynamic and engaging biography, Anthony Everitt plunges us into the fascinating, scandal-ridden world of ancient Rome in its most glorious heyday—when senators were endlessly filibustering legislation and exposing one another’s sexual escapades to discredit the opposition. Accessible to us through his legendary speeches but also through an unrivaled collection of unguarded letters to his close friend Atticus, Cicero comes to life as a witty and cunning political operator, the most eloquent and astute witness to the last days of Republican Rome. Praise for Cicero “ [Everitt makes] his subject—brilliant, vain, principled, opportunistic and courageous—come to life after two millennia.”—The Washington Post “ Gripping . . . Everitt combines a classical education with practical expertise. . . . He writes fluidly.”—The New York Times “In the half-century before the assassination of Julius Caesar . . . Rome endured a series of crises, assassinations, factional bloodletting, civil wars and civil strife, including at one point government by gang war. This period, when republican government slid into dictatorship, is one of history’s most fascinating, and one learns a great deal about it in this excellent and very readable biography.”—The Plain Dealer “Riveting . . . a clear-eyed biography . . . Cicero’s times . . . offer vivid lessons about the viciousness that can pervade elected government.”—Chicago Tribune “Lively and dramatic . . . By the book’s end, he’s managed to put enough flesh on Cicero’s old bones that you care when the agents of his implacable enemy, Mark Antony, kill him.”—Los Angeles Times

Book the Life and Times of Marc Anthony

Download or read book the Life and Times of Marc Anthony written by Arthur Weigall and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Antony and Cleopatra

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  • Author : Colleen McCullough
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2013-12-03
  • ISBN : 1476767653
  • Pages : 836 pages

Download or read book Antony and Cleopatra written by Colleen McCullough and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this final novel in the Roman series, McCullough turns her attention to the legendary romance of Antony and Cleopatra.

Book Antony   Cleopatra

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  • Author : William Shakespeare
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1891
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 298 pages

Download or read book Antony Cleopatra written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The life and times of Marc Anthony

Download or read book The life and times of Marc Anthony written by Arthur Edward Pearse Brome Weigall and published by . This book was released on with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Antonius

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  • Author : Brook Allen
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2019-02-14
  • ISBN : 9781732958500
  • Pages : 418 pages

Download or read book Antonius written by Brook Allen and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-14 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desperate to redeem his family honor and carve a legacy for himself, Marc Antony vows not to let warring rebels, scheming politicians, or even an alluring young Egyptian princess stand in his path to glory.

Book Cleopatra

Download or read book Cleopatra written by Stacy Schiff and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the history of the world: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. Her palace shimmered with onyx, garnets, and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Above all else, Cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator. Though her life spanned fewer than forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. She was married twice, each time to a brother. She waged a brutal civil war against the first when both were teenagers. She poisoned the second. Ultimately she dispensed with an ambitious sister as well; incest and assassination were family specialties. Cleopatra appears to have had sex with only two men. They happen, however, to have been Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, among the most prominent Romans of the day. Both were married to other women. Cleopatra had a child with Caesar and -- after his murder -- three more with his protégé. Already she was the wealthiest ruler in the Mediterranean; the relationship with Antony confirmed her status as the most influential woman of the age. The two would together attempt to forge a new empire, in an alliance that spelled their ends. Cleopatra has lodged herself in our imaginations ever since. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Shakespeare and Shaw put words in her mouth. Michelangelo, Tiepolo, and Elizabeth Taylor put a face to her name. Along the way, Cleopatra's supple personality and the drama of her circumstances have been lost. In a masterly return to the classical sources, Stacy Schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order. Rich in detail, epic in scope, Schiff 's is a luminous, deeply original reconstruction of a dazzling life.

Book Never Letting Go

Download or read book Never Letting Go written by Mark Anthony and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2011-10-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all suffer the loss of a loved one. This uplifting book will guide you on your journey through grief and inspire you with evidence of the afterlife. A practicing lawyer for over two decades, Mark Anthony is also a gifted medium who has worked with thousands of clients. He shares incredible true stories of contact with spirits and their enduring messages of forgiveness, gratitude, and acceptance. Even more remarkable, you will be able to recognize and make contact with the spirits of your loved ones. Compelling, comforting, and inspiring for those of all backgrounds and faiths, Never Letting Go offers true healing through messages of hope from the Other Side. Watch Mark Anthony discuss Never Letting Go here. Praise: "This deep, emotionally touching book is destined to become a metaphysical classic."—Joyce Keller, author of Seven Steps to Heaven "An enlightening journey through coping with grief and discovering spiritual renewal. I highly recommend this book!"—Jeffrey A. Wands, author of Another Door Opens