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and distinguishing himself early in the campaign. He had accepted the commission reluctantly because of a personal enmity with another of Caesar's allies.
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of the most celebrated heroes. The library had Greek and Latin wings, and reportedly its establishment posthumously fulfilled one of Caesar's ambitions.
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Pollio did not complete his consular year. He and his co-consul were removed from office by Antony and
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was appointed the new governor of the province, but Pollio, while remaining loyal to Caesar's supporters, held out against him, announcing at
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There was a magnificent art collection attached to this library. Pollio loved
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and begin the war. After Pompey and the Senate fled to Greece, Caesar sent Pollio to Sicily to relieve Cato of his command. He and
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