Roman Empire Anecdotes
Sextus Pompeius: The Last Pompeian Who Challenged Octavian
Sextus Pompeius was dismissed by his enemies as a pirate, but Pompey’s son used Sicily, sea power, refugees, and memory to become Octavian’s last Pompeian rival.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Sextus Pompeius was dismissed by his enemies as a pirate, but Pompey’s son used Sicily, sea power, refugees, and memory to become Octavian’s last Pompeian rival.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
At Pharsalus, Caesar faced Pompey at his strongest — and won by turning the battle at the one moment when his own line seemed closest to collapse.