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047- Octavius-Octavian
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2010
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Podcast episode
Description
Caesar posthumously adopted his great nephew Gaius Octavius and the
19-year-old was thrust into the center of Roman politics. In the months
following the assassination Octavian and Mark Antony vied for the
support of the legions.
19-year-old was thrust into the center of Roman politics. In the months
following the assassination Octavian and Mark Antony vied for the
support of the legions.
Released:
Feb 28, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode
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