10-05-2007, 10:59 AM
To add, Pompeius had remarkable lack of political and interaction skills for man of his position. It was well-demonstrated by many occasions, for example saying "many more worship rising sun that setting sun"..which was not that wise thing to say to Dictator...
His lack of political acumen was also seen when he disbanded his troops and suddenly discovered that he was not able to get his laws thru the Senate. That mistake was duly noted by Caesar, who had no intention to do same mistake. Ditto with Octavianus/Augustus and following "warlords".
His lack of political acumen was also seen when he disbanded his troops and suddenly discovered that he was not able to get his laws thru the Senate. That mistake was duly noted by Caesar, who had no intention to do same mistake. Ditto with Octavianus/Augustus and following "warlords".
(Mika S.)
"Odi et amo. Quare id faciam, fortasse requiris? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior." - Catullus -
"Nemo enim fere saltat sobrius, nisi forte insanit."
"Audendo magnus tegitur timor." -Lucanus-
"Odi et amo. Quare id faciam, fortasse requiris? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior." - Catullus -
"Nemo enim fere saltat sobrius, nisi forte insanit."
"Audendo magnus tegitur timor." -Lucanus-
