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“Therefore he requested, that, if it seemed good to him, he would order the junior Veturian century to come and vote again; and to recollect, while electing consuls, the war which they had in Italy, and the present exigencies of the state.” Titus Livius (Livy), The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 · precept
With Apulia and Macedonia assigned by lot, Titus Manlius Torquatus forces the junior Veturian century to re-vote, leading to consuls Marcus Claudius Marcellus and Marcus Valerius.
the states which had revolted; out of which he gave Murgantia to those Spaniards who were entitled to a city and land, in conformity with the decree of the senate. 22. As both the consuls had Apulia for their province, and as there was now less to be apprehended from Hannibal and the Carthaginians, they were directed to draw lots for the provinces of Apulia and Macedonia. Macedonia fell to the lot of Sulpicius, who …
Machiavelli discusses how republican citizens award honours based on reputation, common report, inherited descent, manners, and especially actions, arguing Rome’s youth sought early extraordinary deeds to shape public favour.
Republic are led to favour a Fellow-citizen: and-whether the Magistracies are bestowed with better judgment by a People or by a Prince._ I have elsewhere related how Titus Manlius, afterwards named Torquatus, rescued his father from the charge laid against him by Marcus Pomponius, tribune of the people. And though the means he took to effect this were somewhat violent and irregular, so pleasing to everyone were his …