Ariminum

A few days later, at Ariminum, we picked up the Aemilian Way and swung west, away from the sea, and into the province of Nearer Gaul.

Imperium Robert Harris 2006

A few days later, at Ariminum, we picked up the Aemilian Way and swung west, away from the sea, and into the province of Nearer Gaul.

Imperium Robert Harris 2006

At the time of their departure, the river that runs through the country of Picenum was seen flowing with blood; there was a report, that three moons had been seen at once at Ariminum; and, in the consular assembly, the augurs declared, that the consuls had been unduly and inauspiciously created.

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

He himself got into one of the hired carriages, and drove at first another way, but presently turned towards Ariminum.

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

But when the news was brought that Caesar had seized Ariminum, and was marching with his army toward Rome, then all men, even

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

Once over, he used all expedition possible, and before it was day reached Ariminum, and took it.

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

And therefore, he commanded his captains and other officers to go only with their swords in their hands, without any other arms, and make themselves masters of Ariminum, a large city of Gaul, with as little disturbance and bloodshed as possible.

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

As soon as Ariminum was taken, wide gates, so to say, were thrown open, to let in war upon every land alike and sea, and with the limits of the province, the boundaries of the laws were transgressed.

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

Ariminum, a great city in Italy, and was marching directly towards

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

The Lucanian legate Publius Albinovanus had lured Norbanus and the rest of his high command to a conference in Ariminum, then murdered all save Norbanus himself before surrendering Ariminum to Metellus Pius in exchange for a pardon.

Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993