They were two of Rome's most famous and powerful men.
Both were respected statesmen and feared generals. Both were crucial figures in the final years of the Roman Republic.
But you might not have heard of one of them...
Today Anya is joined by Stephen Dando-Collins to discuss the complex rivalry between Julius Caesar and Pompey.
Allies turned enemies, their battles would ultimately usher in the age of the Roman Empire. But why have their legacies so sharply diverged?
Stephen Dando-Collins is the author of dozens of books on ancient history, including Caesar Versus Pompey: Determining Rome’s Greatest General, Statesman & Nation-Builder.
You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Caesar-Versus-Pompey-Determining-Nation-Builder/dp/1684428955/
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