| 单词 | Mithridates |
| 例句 | And so each drank, and each died, and the poets say, ‘I tell the tale that I heard told. Mithridates, he died old.’ Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “It said Mithridates foiled the plans of his killers.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z But Mithridates was immune to such a death. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “To explain that Mithridates was unhappy with his decision. And perhaps add the idea that he did not become strong by drinking poison daily. He only became full of poison himself.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Like Mithridates with his poison, you could even break your bones on purpose, put your arm in a drawer and slam it. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Like Mithridates the town became—little by little—immune to the bickering. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z In the version I tell, she’s a mix, like Mithridates who drank all that poison so it wouldn’t hurt him while he was exiled, and then returned and killed everyone. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “The father of the great king Mithridates was assassinated at a banquet. He’d been poisoned, you see.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z But now I could do a 360 back kick, and had eaten tornadoes, and dug trenches and, little by little, like Mithridates—I had become unhurtable. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Their cats are named like Tutankhamen or Mithridates. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “You’re too kind. But first, have you heard of Mithridates’ antidote? Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z In 67BC, King Mithridates’ army left chunks of “mad honeycomb” in the path of the Roman enemy, who gobbled it up, lost their minds and were promptly slain. The buzz about 'mad honey', hot honey and mead 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Mithridates VI, the king of Pontus, ruled over one of the countries that fell into the large, diverse and culturally vibrant land that the Metropolitan Museum of Art calls “The World Between Empires.” Review | ‘The World Between Empires’ helps dismantle the myths of Rome 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Soon, however, Sulla left Rome to command legions against the army of the anti-Roman king Mithridates in the east. The Birth of Europe 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z After defeating Mithridates, Sulla returned and a full-scale civil war shook Rome in 83 – 82 BCE. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z The rebels massacred thousands of Roman citizens and rallied around Mithridates, the Hellenistic king of Pontus in north Asia Minor. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Later, when the Greeks under King Mithridates were retreating from Roman general Pompey the Great in 97 BC, Mithridates ordered his men to lay pots of honey as they made their tactical withdrawal. What it’s like tripping on mad honey, the hallucinogen that (maybe) is an aphrodisiac 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Mithridates VI, last king of Pontos, ruled most of the Black Sea coast, clashed with the Roman empire and was defeated in 66 bc. The engines of the Internet, digital nature, and colour from shrimp to cyborg: Books in brief 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z After defeating Mithridates, Sulla returned and a full-scale civil war shook Rome in 83 — 82 BCE. The Birth of Europe 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon, however, Sulla left Rome to command legions against the army of the anti- Roman king Mithridates in the east. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Optimates in the Senate appointed Sulla to lead an army against Mithridates. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z When the Greeks under King Mithridates were retreating from Roman general Pompey the Great in 97 BC, Mithridates ordered his men to lay pots of honey as they made their tactical withdrawal. What it’s like tripping on mad honey, the hallucinogen that (maybe) is an aphrodisiac 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Classicist Duane Roller agrees, and notes that the famously polyglot Mithridates intensified his lifelong study of poison and antidotes before his suicide in 63 bc. The engines of the Internet, digital nature, and colour from shrimp to cyborg: Books in brief 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z Mithridates’ troops returned to find Pompey’s men incapacitated and proceeded to slaughter the lot of them. Creating a buzz: Turkish beekeepers risk life and limb to make mad honey 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Mithridates VI, who ruled Pontus, a Persian satrapy on the Black Sea, during the second and first centuries B.C., survived a poisoning attempt by his mother, Queen Laodice, after his father was poisoned. What if the Powerful (and Paranoid) Started Using Official Tasters Again? 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z That was the case when parts of Greece and Asia Minor rebelled and rallied around King Mithridates of Pontus. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z According to Pliny the Elder, the Greco-Persian king Mithridates VI, who ruled twenty-two nations in the first century B.C., “administered their laws in as many languages, and could harangue in each of them.” The Mystery of People Who Speak Dozens of Languages 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z But Roller resurrects much more than a single king in his pioneering history, the first ever English-language analysis of the entire Mithridates dynasty. The engines of the Internet, digital nature, and colour from shrimp to cyborg: Books in brief 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z He now made a grand advance in his profession, and composed an opera, "Mithridates," which was played twenty nights at Milan. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z It is recorded that at the birth of Mithridates a great comet appeared which “occupied the fourth part of the sky, and its brilliancy was superior to that of the sun.” Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies 2012-03-27T02:00:18Z Having forced Mithridates out of Greece and restored Roman rule there, Sulla led his army back to Rome in 83 BCE to overthrow the populares who were still in charge. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z "By the soul of Mithridates and the deeds of Thermopol�!" chimed in the scion of the "isles of Greece," catching the instinctively-intelligible contagion of the sportive moment. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z In addition to Mithridates, Monima, and the two sons, the only persons are two confidants and a servant. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z Mithridates I. of Parthia incorporated Bactria in his kingdom about 140 B.C., and Bactria subsequently became a part of the Parthian empire. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Notwithstanding the powerful assistance of this strong-minded and able-bodied woman, Mithridates was compelled to fly, though he made extensive arrangements for renewing the war on the first favourable opportunity. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Pompey next conclusively defeated Mithridates of Pontus, who had again gone on the attack against Rome. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z With sword upraised, Mithridates rushed upon Alexander; but the king's tough lance pierced the scales of his armor before he could deliver his stroke. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The conspirators again incite Mithridates; and Semandra, in order to save the life of her lover, repulses him upon his return in triumph. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z So there ran to this spectacle men, women, children, all expecting some glorious honours from Mithridates. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z Mithridates, having come to, expressed his anger at the carelessness of his officers, and, notwithstanding his wound and his age, he would have attempted the pursuit—under difficulties—of the enemy. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Ten minutes afterwards I entered Kertch, a Russian town of yesterday, stretching along the sea at the foot of the celebrated rock which popular tradition has decked with the name of Mithridates' Chair. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z No. 10 was the Resident Lady, who tuned herself after every one else's tone, and yet by her own was distinguished from all women;--like King Mithridates, she spoke the languages of all her subjects. The Invisible Lodge 2011-06-09T02:00:19.470Z Mithridates is not the lustful tyrant traditional on the English stage, but a monarch who cherishes great projects and counts magnanimity a royal duty. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z And from it he issued forth, dragging on the ground a bright cloak, and with a golden ring on his finger, having on it a carved portrait of Mithridates. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z When his troops approached within a short distance of Mithridates, they seemed more inclined to engage with him in a friendly than in a hostile sense, for many of them joined his forces. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z People will become like Mithridates, who had learnt to live on poisons. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z Old Mithridates fed on poisons until they "became a kind of nutriment," as Dr. Rappaccini fed his daughter, until, too late, he discovered that she was doomed. From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z The ebony displayed in Rome by Pompey in his triumph over Mithridates came, according to Solinus, from India. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z But of the extravagance which prevails at the present time Lucullus was the first originator, he who subdued Mithridates, as Nicolaus the Peripatetic relates. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z The moon, being near its setting, had lengthened the reflection cast by the Roman troops, and the soldiers of Mithridates, mistaking the reflection for the substance, began fighting most energetically with mere shadows. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z No prince, except Mithridates, gave so much employment to the arms of the Romans. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z One of the most noteworthy, considering the long continuance of his success, was a man claiming to be Achelaus, son of Mithridates, King of Pontus. Claimants to Royalty 2011-03-31T02:00:20.557Z They had relations with the Macedonians, and the successes of Mithridates over the Romans were due to their aid. Man, Past and Present 2011-03-28T02:00:29.283Z The date of 'Prusias' is the latter half of the first century B. C. Rome is waging her tedious war with Mithridates. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z Every missile, thrown apparently into the midst of the Romans, was as ineffective as a miss, and the soldiers of Mithridates believing the foe to be invulnerable, fled in a state of panic. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Cicero therefore shows, in the first place, that he amply merited the consulship, from his services in the war with Mithridates, which introduces a comparison between a military and forensic life. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z The Bactrian dynasty was put an end to by Mithridates, 140 b.c., and consequently the Greeks were driven eastwards, and they planted themselves in various parts of India. The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z These terms comprise nearly all the specimens of the languages of Africa, which have been collected in “the Mithridates,” of Adelung and Vater. Philological Proofs of the Original Unity and Recent Origin of the Human Race 2011-02-06T03:00:56.253Z He is an Armenian and in league with Mithridates for the reduction of Roman rule. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z The character of Mithridates has been drawn by so many different delineators, that his portrait, as taken by the historians, presents a daub in which it is difficult to recognise the true features. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z A native of Pontus, he was taken prisoner by Lucullus, in the course of the war with Mithridates; and, having been brought to Rome, he was given to Muræna, from whom he received freedom92. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z After the war of Mithridates, the victorious Romans transported it to Rome, when the root-leaves began to appear. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History A period of freedom under the shelter of the Ach�an League then ensued, but their support of Mithridates led, in 146 B.C., to the subjugation of the Grecian States by Rome. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis But when the question of the campaign against Mithridates 105 came up Lucullus felt that he had a claim to it and was prepared, despite his ordinary aloofness, to push that claim through. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Mithridates, taking advantage of this state of things, collected a numerous army, and fell wherever he could upon the Roman garrisons. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Mithridates, the King of Pontus, said he, had in his realm men speaking twenty-two languages, to all of which he could minister judgment in their own tongue: yea, and talk with each separately. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim In that sense I know indeed very few languages, and I never aspired to the fame of a Mithridates or a Mezzofanti. Lectures on The Science of Language Athens, friend of Rome, 90; aids Rome against Philip V, 91; ally of Rome, 103; joins Mithridates, 143; siege of, by Sulla, 144. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Now, instead of closing ranks, as after Cannae, rich Romans fled, some even joining Mithridates. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men The tyrant himself took to drinking in his old age, and frequently rolled about in a state of frenzy, under the impression that he was commanding an army against Mithridates. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z According to the ethics of the day, he was a model citizen, whereas Antony throning as Osiris with a female Mithridates for consort, was as oblivious of Roman dignity as of conjugal faith. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern Of Adelung's Mithridates and his obligations to Leibniz we shall have to speak presently. Lectures on The Science of Language Historians have mentioned as instances of this, Mithridates, king of Pontus, of one of the kings of Epirus, and of Alexander of Macedonia. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. His small army was reduced by wounds, disease, and the shortage of supplies: the danger that Mithridates would land and cut them off was immediate. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men While Pompey had been busy in punishing the pirates, Rome had something to fear from another quarter; for Mithridates had been everywhere beating up for recruits to beat down the Commonwealth. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Mad people are like King Mithridates and the poison—wine does not affect them. Timar's Two Worlds Our first view of Sivas was obtained from the top of Mount Yildiz, on which still stands the ruined castle of Mithridates, the Pontine monarch, whom Lucullus many times defeated, but never conquered. Across Asia on a Bicycle Mithridates, or Taters, rode an infirm-looking old draft horse, with a dilapidated saddle and bridle, and wore a hat and coat exceedingly shabby for a gentleman's servant. Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend The next winter came before Mithridates’ fleet sailed: it could do nothing till the spring. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Lucullus proceeded across the Tigris, and required that Mithridates should be given up; but Tigranes, looking at his venerable though determined father-in-law, referred the legate for an answer to the old gentleman. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Cicero's statement of his perfect inexperience in military affairs before the war against Mithridates is not quite correct, as he had served with distinction in the Marsic war. The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero Strange bottles were subjects of the most intense interest, so that like Mithridates, he almost became proof against injury by the frequent imbibings of poison. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 Mithridates by flying had drawn Pompey after him into those deserts. Legends of the Saxon Saints Moving south Sulla then met Mithridates’ army on the Boeotian plain and at Chaeronea gained a victory that rang through the world. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Mithridates was in bed one morning, when, woke by a considerable shouting under his window, he heard the words, "Pharnaces is king!" and sent to know the meaning of such an outcry. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z He is said by some authors to have founded a fourth academy.66.Metrodorus was a minister of Mithridates the Great; and employed by him as supreme judge in Pontus, and afterwards as an ambassador. The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero In 75 B.C. he concluded a formal treaty of alliance with Mithridates, and sent him the propraetor M. Marius to lead his troops. Helps to Latin Translation at Sight Later to Rome In secrecy by Mithridates sent To search the inmost of his hated foe, For thee I claimed that discipline of Law Which made her State one camp. Legends of the Saxon Saints The spell of Mithridates’ name was broken: Rome was still invincible. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Mithridates fled to his son-in-law Tigranes, who, having named the metropolis Tigranocerta, after himself, had established himself as King of Armenia. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Moreover, when he had returned victorious from the war against Mithridates, owing to the calumnies of his adversaries, he did not celebrate his triumph till three years later than he ought to have done. The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero He had seen Pompey in all his glory when Pompey had come to fight Mithridates. The Life of Cicero Volume II. Most of that land once belonged to Lucullus, the conqueror of Mithridates, the Academic philosopher, the arch feaster, and the man who first brought cherries to Italy. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome His life was in danger unless he made peace with Mithridates. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men This is the great Mithridates who sustained so long a war with the Romans: he reigned sixty-six years. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) Philo of Larissa, who is often mentioned by Cicero, was his own master, having removed to Rome after the conquest of Athens by Mithridates, where he settled as a teacher of philosophy and rhetoric. The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero He escapes to Tarsus, is taken prisoner in the war with Mithridates, and detained in Pontus for a number of years. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson Pompey, great general and great statesman, conqueror in Spain, subduer of Spartacus and the Gladiators, destroyer of pirates and final victor over Mithridates, comes back and lives as a simple citizen. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome Earlier, at a time when he was in extreme danger, Mithridates had offered him an alliance. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Mithridates III., who succeeded him, added Cappadocia and Paphlagonia to his dominions, and reigned thirty-six years. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) Mithridates, of Pontus, made subsequently a desperate effort to rid the Oriental world of the dominion of Rome, but the battle of Pydna marks the real supremacy of the Romans in the civilized world. Ancient States and Empires The excellent Petermann must make us several, just of this kind, for our unborn Mithridates. Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities Sylla gets the expedition against Mithridates; Marius, at home, undermines his enemy's influence and forces the tribes to give him the command, and sends out his lieutenants to the East. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome Sulla knew that Mithridates would sooner or later give trouble again: but for the time being the danger was over. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men After him reigned Mithridates V., surnamed Euergetes, the first who was called the friend of the Romans, because he had assisted them against the Carthaginians in the third Punic war. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) A great reaction of the East took place against the West, and, under Mithridates, a renewed struggle again gave dignity to the Eastern kingdoms, which had not raised their heads since the conquests of Alexander. Ancient States and Empires The comets of the years 134 B.C. and 118 B.C. were not regarded as portents of death, but as signalising, the former the birth, the latter the accession, of Mithridates. Myths and Marvels of Astronomy Lucullus, another conqueror of Mithridates, was not less distinguished by his taste for books. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 The whole basis on which the Roman world rested would drop from under it if Mithridates succeeded. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men The sixth monarch was Mithridates I., who is properly considered as the founder of the kingdom of Pontus, and his name was assumed by the generality of his successors. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) The potentate under whom the Oriental forces rallied, was Mithridates, king of Pontus. Ancient States and Empires Mithridates the Great, king of Pontus, in Asia Minor, was pursuing a career of conquest, and the Roman provinces in Asia were in danger. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Mithridates the Great, king of Pontus, had made himself master of all Asia Minor, where he ordered that all the Romans found should be killed. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The Government had neither men, money, nor supplies for the war against Mithridates. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Hath Mithridates trodden on the neck of Pompey? The Roman Traitor, Vol. 1 The tribune, therefore, conceived the plan of taking the command from Sulla, who was then consul, and transfer it upon Marius, who was also to conduct the war against Mithridates, in Asia. Ancient States and Empires They were now aided by Mithridates, who supplied them with money and encouraged their raids. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality But leaving Rome to take care of itself, Sulla marched an army against Mithridates, entered Greece, and laid siege to Athens. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Mithridates had attacked the port of Cyzicus, far from his own base, with an army so large that to provision it was extremely difficult. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men The defeat of Mithridates by the Roman arms ensured their independence for a short time; but the rest of Asia was now subject to the Romans. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 On his return, Mithridates continued his aggressions, and formed an alliance with his father-in-law, Tigranes, king of Armenia, but avoided a direct encounter with the great Occidental power which had conquered the world. Ancient States and Empires Like Mithridates, king of Pontus, he seemed almost to thrive upon poison itself! Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee A Bee Keeper's Manual Thus we are vaguely reminded of Mithridates, the Pontic King, who made himself immune to poisons by their daily employment. Four Americans Roosevelt, Hawthorne, Emerson, Whitman Lucullus was able to overrun Bithynia and force Mithridates to retreat into Pontus. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Mithridates, uniting beneath his sway all the powers of the East, drove back for a while the Roman eagles, and seemed about to restore their ancient glory to the Asiatics. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 Things continued for awhile between war and peace, but, at last, it was evident that only war could prevent the aggrandizement of Mithridates, and it was resolved upon by the Romans. Ancient States and Empires I also consider it probable that the precious Vasa Murrhina, which was brought to Rome after the campaign against Mithridates, and has given rise to so much discussion, was nephrite. The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II It is said to have been the cure-all of King Mithridates. Customs and Fashions in Old New England That plan was no less than the invasion of Mithridates’ kingdom. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men There at length the swarthy Moor and Spaniard were seen to meet the blue-eyed Gaul; and the Cappadocian, late subject to Mithridates, gazed without alarm at the haughty conquering Roman. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VI (of X)—Great Britain and Ireland IV Asia Minor, Hellas, and Macedonia were in the hands of Mithridates, while his fleet sailed without a rival. Ancient States and Empires About the same time the Lady Anne, afterwards Queen, acted the part of Semandra in Lee's "Mithridates." Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries When the Greeks, having crossed, were distant about eight stadia from the ravine, Mithridates also passed over it with his force. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis Mithridates himself had something of genius; but Mithridates was old. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Tigranes reported this to Mithridates; Metrodorus was either executed by Mithridates, or died of natural causes while being sent back to him. The Last Poems of Ovid He soon made himself master of Greece, with the exception of the fortresses of Athens and the Piræus, into which the generals of Mithridates had thrown themselves. Ancient States and Empires The reason of Lucullus is stronger than the medicaments of Mithridates; but why not use them too? Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection While they were at their meal, Mithridates rode up to them with about thirty horsemen and requesting the generals to come within hearing, spoke as follows: 2. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis Entering Pontus in the late autumn, he overran the rich country without meeting with any serious opposition; Mithridates’ armies had been scattered at Cyzicus; he had not yet collected fresh ones. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men The members were not all physicians, by any means, for one of the chief was King Mithridates, who invented the remedy known as mithridaticum. Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine In the following year a second army was sent into Greece by Mithridates, and the Romans and Asiatics met once more in the plain of the Cephissus, near Orchomenus. Ancient States and Empires He had accompanied his brother-in-law Lucullus, or had joined his staff, in the war with Mithridates, and had helped to excite a mutiny in his army in revenge for some fancied slight. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order Mithridates then endeavoured to convince them how impracticable it was to escape without the king's consent. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis In the following spring when Mithridates did advance with his new army Lucullus defeated it decisively. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men But then our Mithridates always tried its virtues on a stuffed poodle, whose bark evinced its vitality. The Young Duke Meanwhile a reaction against Mithridates took place in Asia Minor. Ancient States and Empires For a time Mithridates submitted; but the death of Nicomedes II., king of Bithynia, shortly afterward, at length brought matters to a crisis. A Smaller History of Rome According to Pliny, Cherries were first brought to Rome by Lucullus after his great victory over Mithridates, 89 B.C. Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure Lucullus, again refusing to await orders from Rome, pushed on into Armenia and attacked Tigranes, with whom Mithridates had taken refuge. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men The Trojans correspond to Mithridates and his allies. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda These conditions were not accepted, and Sulla proceeded to Asia, upon which Mithridates reluctantly acceded to his terms. Ancient States and Empires Mithridates, following up his advantage, not only made himself master of Phrygia and Galatia, but invaded the Roman province of Asia. A Smaller History of Rome We may remember the Ithyphallic hymn with which the Athenians welcomed Demetrius Poliorkêtes, the marriage of Anthony as Dionysus to Athenè, and the deification of Mithridates as Bacchus. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series A serious famine occurred in the year of Mithridates’ invasion of Bithynia, which looked dangerous enough. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Ancient Norse writers connect this event with Mithridates and Pompey the Great. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda He levied contributions to the amount of twenty thousand talents, reduced Mithridates to the rank of a client king, richly compensated his soldiers, and embarked for Italy, leaving Lucullus behind to collect the contributions. Ancient States and Empires In addition to this, the war with Sertorius was not yet finished, and that with Mithridates, of which we shall speak presently, had already commenced. A Smaller History of Rome "In this part," he says, in a very clever poetical epistle to his friend Bouffé, "I was allowed to be tolerably amusing, but all declared that I was much more comic in Mithridates." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 Mithridates, King of Pontus, the richest king in Asia Minor, and far the ablest, had taken the field and was preparing to overrun the Roman provinces. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men The leader was Mithridates the Great, against whom the Romans waged three wars, and the Romans looked upon him as the most formidable enemy the empire had ever had to contend with. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda In this state of anarchy Sulla's wife and children escaped with difficulty, and Sulla himself was deprived of his command against Mithridates. Ancient States and Empires Mithridates now proceeded to lay siege to Cyzicus both by sea and land. A Smaller History of Rome He made Mithridates his excuse, but in reality wanted this leader to remove himself that he might not, by lurking close at hand, prove a hindrance to the objects that Cinna had in mind. Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek during the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form Mithridates had defeated a Roman general, destroyed his army, captured his fleet and was invading Asia. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Cicero delivered his famous oration, Pro lege Manilia, and succeeded in getting Pompey appointed commander of the third war against Mithridates. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda The next year Sulla celebrated his magnificent triumph over Mithridates, and was saluted by the name of Felix. Ancient States and Empires Thus thrown back upon his own resources, Mithridates sued for peace, but, as Pompey would hear of nothing but unqualified submission, the negotiation was broken off. A Smaller History of Rome Thy troops, by Parthian snares encircled round, Mark'd with Hesperia's shame the bloody ground; And Mithridates, Rome's incessant foe, Who fled through burning plains and tracts of snow Their fell pursuit. The Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems of Petrarch Athens threw off the Roman yoke; Mithridates, who dreamed of ruling over the whole East, sent his general to help overthrow the Roman garrisons in Greece. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men And here traditions tell us that Odin and the other asas were among the allies of Mithridates. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda This great success led to his command against Mithridates, who had again rallied his forces for one more decisive and desperate struggle with the Romans. Ancient States and Empires During the last two years Mithridates had been making the most extensive preparations for a renewal of the contest. A Smaller History of Rome Turner refers to a short vocabulary in the Mithridates, another of Dr. Coulter’s in Royal Geological Society Journal, vol. Indian Linguistic Families Of America, North Of Mexico Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1885-1886, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 1-142 Now he insisted that Mithridates should altogether abandon his plans and claims against Rome. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Now he was obliged to withdraw a second time by flight, but this time it was not from the Greeks, but from the Romans, whom he had offended by assisting Mithridates. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Mithridates, after his defeat by Sulla, had retired to Armenia to the court of his son-in-law, Tigranes, whose power was greater than that of any other Oriental potentate. Ancient States and Empires The full extent of his schemes was probably communicated to few; but enough had transpired to alarm the multitude, and a formidable conspiracy was organized by Pharnaces, the favorite son of Mithridates. A Smaller History of Rome Then Flaccus went out to the East, meaning to take away the command from Sulla, who was hunting Mithridates out of Greece, which he had seized and held for a short time. Young Folks' History of Rome As regards Asia Minor no one in Rome was satisfied with the treaty Sulla had made with Mithridates. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men Rome, though she had not yet determined on war with Mithridates, was resolved to thwart his Cappadocian projects, and in B.C. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The Romans were commanded by Lucullus, the old lieutenant of Sulla, and although his labors were not appreciated at Rome, he broke really the power of Mithridates. Ancient States and Empires He was quickly joined both by the whole army and the citizens of Panticapæum, who unanimously proclaimed him king, and Mithridates saw that no choice remained to him but death or captivity. A Smaller History of Rome But Flaccus' own army rose against him and killed him, and Sulla, after beating Mithridates, driving him back to Pontus, and making peace with him, was now to come home. Young Folks' History of Rome Mithridates, a faithful vassal king, advanced his army over Syria, and came down into the Delta, sweeping all before him. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. Of the private character of Mithridates we have no sufficient materials to judge. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. He showed considerable ability, and drove Mithridates from post to post in the heart of his dominion. Ancient States and Empires The success of Mithridates encouraged the Athenians to declare against Rome, and the king accordingly sent his general Archelaus with a large army and fleet into Greece. A Smaller History of Rome In 93 he was sent to command against Mithridates, king of Pontus, one of the little kingdoms in Asia Minor that had sprung up out of the break-up of Alexander's empire. Young Folks' History of Rome The war with Mithridates was very little less bloody; that prince cut off at one stroke 150,000 Romans by a massacre. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) The complete triumph of Orodes over Mithridates, and his full establishment in his kingdom, cannot be placed earlier than B.C. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Pompey then resumed the pursuit of Mithridates, fighting his way though the mountains of Iberia and Albania, but he did not pursue his foe over the Caucasus. Ancient States and Empires Most of the Grecian states now declared in favor of Mithridates. A Smaller History of Rome Under this king, Mithridates, it had grown very powerful. Young Folks' History of Rome To avoid the fury of Mithridates, who waged a long war with the Romans, he fled from Athens, and, with some of the most eminent of his fellow-citizens, repaired to Rome. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements In the war which followed between this monarch and Mithridates, the Elymseans proved wholly unsuccessful, and Mithridates rapidly overran the country and added it to his dominions. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Pompey, before the death of Mithridates, went to Syria to regulate its affairs, it being ceded to Rome by Tigranes. Ancient States and Empires The advance of Lucullus himself from Mesopotamia prevented Mithridates from following up his advantage, and he withdrew into Lesser Armenia, where he took up a strong position to await the approach of Tigranes. A Smaller History of Rome The origin of mills is attributed to Mithridates, King of Cappadocia, about seventy years B.C. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 CYZICUS, a city of Mysia, in the Hither Asia, rendered famous by the long siege of Mithridates, which at last was raised by Lucullus. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements The chronological data which have come down to us for this period are too scanty to allow of any exact statement of the number of years occupied by Mithridates in effecting these conquests. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The departure of Pompey to punish the pirates of the Mediterranean and conquer Mithridates, left the field clear to the two greatest men of their age, Cicero and Cæsar. Ancient States and Empires One reason which induced the Senate to bring the Social War to a conclusion was the necessity of attacking Mithridates, king of Pontus, one of the ablest monarchs with whom Rome ever came into contact. A Smaller History of Rome But the context shows that Marcus Marius was to be considered the principal, and that the towns were not conquered in order to be given to Mithridates. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. The wars between Mithridates, king of Pontus, and the Romans, are well known. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements The great increase of power which Mithridates had obtained by his conquests could not be a matter of indifference to the Syrian monarchs. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Pharnaces, son of Mithridates, rewarded by Pompey with the throne of the Bosphorus for the desertion of his father, now made war against Rome. Ancient States and Empires The dispute between Marias and Sulla for the command against Mithridates was the occasion of the first Civil War. A Smaller History of Rome The name occurs in many Persian compounds as Mithridates, Ithamitres, and others. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. News reached Rome that Sulla was encountering the generals of Mithridates in Bœotia, while the consuls were quarrelling and taking up arms. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II The victories of Mithridates in the East encouraged him to turn his arms in the opposite direction, and to make an attack on the important country of Armenia, which bordered his north-western frontier. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. It was here also that Sulla defeated Mithridates, and in the great civil wars of Rome we again hear, this time from Plutarch himself, of the sufferings of the citizens of Chaeronea. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I Mithridates, who was wholly unprepared to renew the contest with Rome, offered no opposition to the progress of Murena; but finding that general disregard his remonstrances, he sent to Rome to complain of his aggression. A Smaller History of Rome Deiotarus was a friend of the Romans in their Asiatic wars against Mithridates, and the senate conferred on him the title of king. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Sulla went on to recapitulate all that Mithridates had done, reproaching him in bitter terms, and he then asked him again, if he would abide by the agreement of Archelaus. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Of the details of this war we have no account; and it is even uncertain whether it fell within the reign of Mithridates II. or no. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The advantages they derived from this alliance were so great, that they resisted the promises and the threats of Mithridates, when he engaged in hostilities with the Romans. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson The action that ensued terminated in the complete victory of the king, and Murena, with difficultly, effected his retreat into Phrygia, leaving Cappadocia at the mercy of Mithridates, who quickly overran the whole province. A Smaller History of Rome After being blockaded forty-five days Mithridates succeeded in stealing away with the strongest part of his army, after having first massacred those who were unfit for service and were sick. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Mithridates said that he would; on which Sulla embraced him, threw his arms round him and kissed him; he then brought forward the kings Ariobarzanes and Nikomedes, and reconciled Mithridates to them. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II The epitomizer would not have spoken of "many kings" as intervening between Mithridates II. and Orodes, if the number had been only three. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In the meantime, Mithridates, who had been very instrumental in encouraging the pirates to commit depredations on the Roman vessels and coasts, was vigorously preparing for war with the republic. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson Shortly afterward A. Gabinius arrived in Asia, bringing peremptory orders from Sulla to Murena to desist from hostilities, whereupon Mithridates once more consented to evacuate Cappadocia. A Smaller History of Rome Upon this the soldiers being delighted, as was natural, occupied themselves with sacrifices and entertainments, considering that in the person of Mithridates ten thousand enemies had expired. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. This Lucullus was the brother of the Lucullus who afterwards defeated Mithridates and Tigranes. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II But in this case it must have been due to Mithridates III., whose reign is fixed with much probability to the years B.C. 60-56. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. From Ptolemy, who was afraid of the power of Mithridates, and, perhaps, jealous of the Romans, he received no vessels; but from the other quarters he received considerable supplies of ships and experienced mariners. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson At their instigation, also, Mithridates sent an embassy to Sertorius, who was still maintaining his ground in Spain, and concluded an alliance with him against their common enemies. A Smaller History of Rome Pompeius then surrounded Mithridates with his troops and hemmed him in with his lines. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. This Mithridates is Mithradates the Sixth, king of Pontus in Asia, who succeeded his father Mithridates V. B.C. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II The credit which Mithridates had acquired by his conduct of the Armenian war he lost soon afterwards by the severity of his home administration. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Their piratical expeditions were conducted with so much boldness and success, especially at the time when the Romans were engaged in hostilities with Mithridates, that they determined to curb them. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson The forces with which Mithridates was now prepared to take the field were such as might inspire him with no unreasonable confidence of victory. A Smaller History of Rome Mithridates is mentioned by some authorities as the immediate successor of his father under the title of Arsakes XIII. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Thus died Fimbria, who had done much mischief to Asia after Mithridates. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Reign of Mithridates I. Position of Bactria and Syria at his accession. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. These defeats, and the treachery of Archelaus, nearly annihilated the maritime force of Mithridates. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson After thus settling the affairs of Armenia, Pompey proceeded northward in pursuit of Mithridates. A Smaller History of Rome Accordingly, Mithridates sent ambassadors to Iberia, with letters to Sertorius and proposals. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Although that city sided with Mithridates and fought to maintain his empire, yet when Sulla had taken it he made it free and independent. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Mithridates, it is probable, even took territory from them. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In these he was successful, gaining two victories over Mithridates's fleet, near the coast of Troy. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson It was during this war in Palestine that Pompey received intelligence of the death of Mithridates. A Smaller History of Rome Mithridates was besieged in Babylon by Hyrodes; and Mithridates, after surrendering to his brother, was put to death. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Saying this he advanced against Mithridates, with thirty thousand foot-soldiers and two thousand five hundred cavalry. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Mithridates, upon this, withdrew from Syria, and re-entering the Parthian territory, commenced a civil war against his brother, finding numerous partisans, especially in the region about Babylon. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In this they were encouraged by Mithridates, and assisted by some persons of considerable rank and wealth. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson He had been appointed to the command against the pirates and Mithridates in opposition to the aristocracy, and they still regarded him with jealousy and distrust. A Smaller History of Rome Here Mithridates took costly garments and distributed among those who had flocked to him after the battle. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Upon this Mithridates fled to the sea, and his generals led the land forces off. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II This title seems to appear first on the coins of Mithridates I. In the Parthian system there was one anomaly of a very curious character. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. On learning this, Lucullus, who had the chief command, ordered Cotta to remain in the harbour of Chalcedon; but Mithridates, relying on his strength, sailed into the very harbour, and burnt the Roman fleet. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson After this triumph, the power of Rome in Africa, as well as in Europe, was supreme; but her empire in Asia was for a moment shaken by Mithridates. The Art of War For more than twenty years war, occasionally intercepted by periods of doubtful peace, had been carried on between Rome and Mithridates, king of Pontus. Roman life in the days of Cicero Crossing the river Lykus into the plain, Mithridates offered the Romans battle. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II We are told that Mithridates I., after effecting his conquests, made a collection of the best laws which he found to prevail among the various subject peoples, and imposed them upon the Parthian nation. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Mithridates still had a small float of fifty ships, on board of which were 10,000 land forces. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson Like Mithridates, he had accustomed himself to the use of poison, to guard against being poisoned. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time But he was called away to carry on the war in Asia against Mithridates, the great King of Pontus; and his enemies had got the upper hand, and had used the opportunity most cruelly. Roman life in the days of Cicero A contest between the cavalry ensued, in which the Romans fled, and Pomponius, a man of some note, being wounded, was taken prisoner, and brought to Mithridates while he was suffering from his wounds. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II It has been already noticed that Mithridates appears to have been the first Parthian sovereign who took the title of "King of Kings." The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The war with Mithridates employed the attention and the resources of the Romans so completely, that the pirates again infested the Mediterranean seas without control. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson As little by little the treasures of Mithridates, conquered by Lucullus in the Orient, arrive in Italy, Italy begins anew to divert itself, to construct palaces and villas, to squander in luxury. Characters and events of Roman History For four years Mithridates held out, but with little hope of ultimate success or even of escape. Roman life in the days of Cicero Mithridates admired the answer, and did him no harm. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Previous Parthian monarchs had been content to call themselves "the King," or "the Great King"—Mithridates is "the King of Kings, the great and illustrious Arsaces." The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. He crushed Mithridates in one campaign, and received the submission of Tigranes; Mithridates soon after fell by his own hand, the victim of an insurrection. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History Apropos of the accidents which happened to the cavalry of Mithridates, you have contested the virtues of herbs and plants. The Man Who Laughs Cherone`a, a town in Boeotia, where Philip of Macedon conquered the Athenians and Thebans, 338 B.C., and Sulla defeated Mithridates, 86 B.C.; the birthplace of Plutarch, who is hence called the Cheronean Sage. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge However, he replied to Appius that he would not give up Mithridates, and that he would resist the Romans if they attacked him. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II He was assassinated by his two sons, Mithridates and Orodes; for what cause we are not told. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In Africa, the disturbances led to the wiping out of Carthage; in Greece to the complete subjection of the dependent states; in the Far East, a new Parthian power arose under Mithridates. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History For example, when he came to the throne, he found in the palace a certain eunuch named Mithridates, who had been concerned in his father's murder. The King's Cup-Bearer Rome humored them; Mithridates had them for allies in his long struggle with the Romans. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 Tigranes reported this to Mithridates, to whom he gave the information, not expecting that he would inflict any extreme punishment on Metrodorus. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Mithridates seems to have succeeded in his enterprise. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Meanwhile Tigranes, King of Armenia, had been developing a powerful monarchy; and mutual distrust had brought on another war with Mithridates, successfully conducted by Lucullus. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History Thus the jealous and dissembling Mithridates, so happily painted by Racine, will not stand in the way of a poet, who shall attempt a jealous and dissembling Tiberius. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces Pompey in 70 B.C. made a successful campaign against Mithridates, king of Pontus, and against Tigranes, king of Armenia. The Makers and Teachers of Judaism It is said that above seven thousand Romans fell, among whom were a hundred and fifty centurions, and twenty-four tribunes; and Mithridates took the camp. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II As commonly happens in the grand changes which constitute the turning-points of history, the way for Mithridates's vast successes was prepared by a long train of antecedent circumstances. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Then he went to the East, to conduct the war against Mithridates. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History There was a war to be waged with Mithridates, a very powerful Asiatic monarch, which promised great opportunities for acquiring fame and plunder. History of Julius Caesar History itself informs us, that Mithridates was able to drink poison; and there was a female slave, sent to Alexander by King Porus, who was even brought up with it from her infancy. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 558, July 21, 1832 Sulla in reply advised Archelaus not to trouble himself any further about Mithridates, but to assume the kingly title himself and to become an ally of Rome, and to give up the ships of Mithridates. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Mithridates had been allowed to pursue his career of conquest unopposed, so far as the Syrians were concerned, and to establish his sway from the Hindoo Koosh to the Euphrates. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In the Far East, Mithridates was overthrown by his nephew Rhadamistus, and Parthia and Armenia remained in wild confusion. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History His mind was excited, too, in respect to Sylla, whom he had not yet reached or subdued, but who was still prosecuting his war against Mithridates. History of Julius Caesar But its seeming excellence is greatly lessened when we recollect that All for Love and Mithridates, two great poems which are almost good plays, appeared in 1678, and inspired our poor imitative Bancroft. Gossip in a Library Mithridates claims to keep Paphlagonia, and refuses to abide by the agreement about the ships; I thought he would have been thankful if I left him his right hand, which has destroyed so many Romans. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II The reign of Mithridates I. is the most important in the Parthian history. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. They would have crushed their adversaries, had not Mithridates while occupied with the enemy—although over seventy years old he was in the battle—been hit with a stone. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). King Mithridates, it is said, learned habitually to consume these dangerous commodities; and the scarcely less mythical Du Chaillu, after the fatigues of his gorilla warfare, found decided benefit from two ounces of arsenic. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 50, December, 1861 This city, once the capital of the great Mithridates, enjoys natural advantages, which, but for the barbarism of the Turkish government, would soon raise it into commercial eminence. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 392, October 3, 1829 At last he prevailed on Sulla to let him go to Mithridates, and he promised to effect a peace on Sulla's own terms, or to kill himself. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II According to Plutarch, this line of procedure offended Lucullus, and had nearly induced him to defer the final struggle with Mithridates and Tigranes, and turn his arms against Parthia. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Mithridates was in camp on the opposite side of the river from the point where the Romans approached, and was anxious to join battle while they were worn out from the march. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). Besides the Mithridates, there is no hill or mountain to be seen. A Woman's Journey Round the World This time, however, there was no question either of the triumph of Pompey or of Caesar; neither of the defeat of Mithridates, nor of the conquest of Gaul. The Black Tulip Mithridates was minly induced to this by the circumstance that Fimbria, after murdering the consul Flaccus, who belonged to the opposite faction, and defeating the generals of Mithridates, was advancing against the king himself. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II He was forced, however, soon afterwards, to submit to Pompey, who, while the civil war was raging in Armenia, had defeated Mithridates and driven him to take refuge in the Tauric Chersonese. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. When Mithridates had had his wound cured, he suspected that there were some others, too, of the enemy in the camp. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). The Mithridates is 500 feet high, and beautiful flights of stone steps and winding paths lead up its sides, forming the only walks of the towns’ people. A Woman's Journey Round the World Their national pride held him up as the Mithridates of the Republic. The Black Tulip It was fear of Fimbria that made Mithridates more inclined to make a friend of Sulla. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II We shall see, as the history proceeds, how Mithridates justified his choice. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. He went so far as to offer him command of the war against Tigranes and against Mithridates, and the governorship of Bithynia and Cilicia at the same time. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). The hill at Kertsch is called to this day “Mithridates’ Seat.” A Woman's Journey Round the World In pursuit of Mithridates, the Romans advanced to the banks of the Phasis, and their galleys ascended the river till they reached the camp of Pompey and his legions. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 Mithridates advanced to meet Sulla and held out his hand, on which Sulla asked him if he would put an end to the war on the terms agreed to by Archelaus. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Mithridates accordingly marched against him with all speed, and, easily defeating his troops, took possession of the greater part of his dominion. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Meanwhile, wishing to test the disposition of Mithridates, he sent Metrophanes bearing friendly proposals to him. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). When the city of Cyzicus withstood the utmost effort of Mithridates, it was distinguished by wise laws, a naval power of two hundred galleys, and three arsenals, of arms, of military engines, and of corn. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Then Sulla, having defeated Mithridates, announced that he was ready to return to Rome and settle a few old scores of his own. The Story of Mankind After surrendering to Sulla seventy ships and five hundred bowmen, Mithridates sailed off to the Pontus. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II The revolt which now occupied for a time the attention of Mithridates was that of Hyrcania. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Mithridates at that time held him in contempt; for Arsaces, king of the Parthians, having died about this period he expected to conciliate Phraates, his successor. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). When Pompey commanded in the East, he rewarded his soldiers and allies, dethroned princes, divided kingdoms, founded colonies, and distributed the treasures of Mithridates. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 He drove that energetic potentate into the mountains where Mithridates took poison and killed himself, well knowing what fate awaited him as a Roman captive. The Story of Mankind Mithridates, so long as he was deceived by his generals and kept in ignorance of the famine in his army, was annoyed at the Kyzikeni holding out against the blockade. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II By his war with Heliocles the empire of Mithridates reached its greatest extension. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. And him Mithridates caused to be killed through his associates to whom he promised to grant immunity and money. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). To obtain a clearer knowledge of these great events, we shall endeavor to form a previous idea of the character, forces, and designs of those nations who avenged the cause of Hannibal and Mithridates. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Mithridates, king of a country along the shores of the Black Sea, and a Greek on his mother's side, had seen the possibility of establishing a second Alexandrian Empire. The Story of Mankind Upon this Archelaus changed his tone, and humbling himself, entreated Sulla to give up the war and to come to terms with Mithridates. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Mithridates V., of Pontus, the son and successor of Rome's ally, had, between B.C. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. After the death of Mithridates all portions of his dominions, except a few, were subjugated. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). Mithridates earnestly dissuaded him from it, sending messengers and letters to him not to engage, but rather with his horse to try and cut off the supplies. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Another general, Gnaeus Pompeius, or Pompey, a close friend of Sulla, went east to renew the war against the ever troublesome Mithridates. The Story of Mankind Sulla looked on the consulship as only a small matter compared with what he expected to attain: the great object of his desires was the command in the war against Mithridates. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II The unfortunate mistake of Justin, whereby he confounded this monarch with Mithridates III., has thrown this portion of the Parthian history into confusion, and has made even the successor of Mithridates II. uncertain. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Phraates had been treacherously murdered by his children, and Orodes having taken the kingdom in turn had expelled Mithridates his brother from Media, which he was governing. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). There were those about Lucullus who would have had him leave Cotta and go forward, in hope of surprising the defenseless kingdom of Mithridates. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans He went west to defeat Mithridates and Marius fled to Africa. The Story of Mankind Accordingly, while Lucullus was engaged in besieging a certain garrisoned post, Mithridates, seizing the opportunity, sent off into Bithynia nearly all his cavalry, with the beasts of burden, and all his superfluous infantry. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II On the one hand, Parthia had evidently much to fear from the military force and the covetous disposition of Tigranes, king of Armenia, the son-in-law of Mithridates, and at this time his chosen alley. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Lucius Lucullus at about this period worsted the lords of Asia,—Mithridates and Tigranes the Armenian,—in the war, and having compelled them, to avoid a pitched battle proceeded to besiege Tigranocerta. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). This made Mithridates set out against the Cyzicenians, miserably shattered in the fight at Chalcedon, where they lost no less than three thousand citizens and ten ships. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Behold him at thirty as old as the senile Mithridates; the poisons of vipers are his familiar friends. The Confession of a Child of the Century Mithridates concealed the loss, and pretended it was not so great as it really was, but a trifling loss owing to the unskilfulness of the commanders. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Unwilling to acquiesce in his disgrace, Mithridates fled to the Romans, and being favorably received by Gabinius, then proconsul of Syria, endeavored to obtain his aid against his countrymen. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Despatching Mithridates to his native land, Tigranes himself entered his own district of Armenia. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). But they were imposed upon by the Mithridatians, who, showing them the Romans encamped on the hills, said, "Do ye see those? those are the auxiliary Armenians and Medes, whom Tigranes has sent to Mithridates." Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Mithridates with his elephants won't be a circumstance to us with our tanks. Army Boys in the French Trenches Or, Hand to Hand Fighting with the Enemy However, Adrianus triumphantly passed by the camp of the enemy with many waggons loaded with corn and booty, which dispirited Mithridates, and caused irremediable confusion and alarm among his soldiers. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Thus perished Mithridates III. after a reign which cannot have exceeded five years, in the winter of B.C. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The Thracians, who had formerly been mercenaries under Mithridates, but were then with Fabius, and the slaves present in the Roman camp gave them vigorous assistance. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). Mithridates wondered at him, and did him no hurt. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Senate would have hindered Pompey, if it could, from his command against the pirates, and again from his command against Mithridates. The Life of Cicero Volume One However, he was defeated by Mithridates and with difficulty got again into the city. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II The son took the advice of his father, and in a little time succeeded in getting Mithridates into his power, when he ruthlessly put him to death, together with his wife and children. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. When Mithridates ascertained this he was alarmed and by means of an embassy immediately arranged a treaty. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). Taxiles, also, who came from Mithridates, and who stayed with his army, very much entreated the king to forbear, and to avoid the Roman arms, things it was not safe to meddle with. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Even Lucullus in the East had only partially succeeded, leaving Mithridates still to be dealt with by Pompey. The Life of Cicero Volume One Mithridates also broke through the chain that was thrown across the harbour and burnt four ships and towed the other sixty off. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Mithridates flew to arms to defend his province; but Anilai fell upon his encampment in the night, completely routed his troops, and took Mithridates himself prisoner. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Pompey, paying him but slight attention, forbade every one any longer to obey his commands and pressed on against Mithridates, being in haste to join issue with him as quickly as possible. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). His negotiations with king Mithridates further argue the greatness of his mind. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans It was then that Philo, the Chief of the Academy, with other leading philosophers of Athens, had been put to 44flight by the war with Mithridates, and had come to Rome. The Life of Cicero Volume One Mithridates in vain complained to Murena, and then sent an embassy to Rome. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Mithridates, the Iberian, was left in quiet possession of the Armenian kingdom, and Vitellius found himself unmolested on the Euphrates. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. But when the Roman invaded Armenia both for the above reasons and because he wanted to capture it while abandoned, Mithridates fearing it would be occupied before his advent also entered the country. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). Afterwards, when the Italians were worsted, there were several candidates suing, with the aid of the popular leaders, for the chief command in the war with Mithridates. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans There was good ground for believing that in his hands the Roman arms would be more efficacious against Mithridates than in those of any other General. The Life of Cicero Volume One This was the country that now belonged to Mithridates. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Mithridates, their protege, had displeased them, and had been summoned to Rome by Caligula, who kept him there a prisoner until his death. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Mithridates, who had experienced the most varied and tremendous fortune, found the close of his life equally far from being simple. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). Mithridates answering in the affirmative, Sylla came forward, embraced and kissed him. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Pompey was still in the East, but had completed his campaigns against Mithridates successfully. The Life of Cicero Volume One His political career began with his being sent by the Athenians on an embassy to Mithridates, and he ultimately persuaded the Athenians to join the king. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Forced upon a reluctant people by foreign arms, Mithridates felt himself insecure, and this feeling made him rule his subjects with imprudent severity. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Nor was there hesitation on the part of Perseus, of Antiochus, of Mithridates, until they were subjected to the same treatment. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). Does Mithridates then withhold Paphlagonia? and as to the ships, deny that article? Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans With the purport, no doubt, of conquering Mithridates, but perhaps with the stronger object of getting him out of Rome, the army had been intrusted to him, with the consent of the Marian faction. The Life of Cicero Volume One Olthakus being alarmed stole out of the camp, and, mounting his horse, rode off to the army of Mithridates, without effecting his purpose. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Upon this, Mithridates, finding himself inferior in strength, had recourse to stratagem, and having put Demetrius off his guard by proposals of peace, attacked him, defeated him, and took him prisoner. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In 74 the contest began anew against Mithridates, and Tigranes of Armenia, his son-in-law. Outline of Universal History With which he left Mithridates astonished, as he indeed had often heard the fame of the bold speaking of the Romans, but now for the first time experienced it. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans He had overthrown Mithridates and had annexed Asia Minor and Syria to the Roman dominions. Caesar: a Sketch Being pursued by Menander, one of the generals of Mithridates, Sornatius faced about and engaged the enemy, of whom he killed great numbers and put the rest to flight. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Sanatrodoeces, it has been said, may have been, and may, therefore, well be regarded as, the successor of Mithridates. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. For a number of years Lucullus, the Roman commander, was successful; but finally Mithridates regained what he had lost, and kept up his aggressive course. Outline of Universal History Archelaus, changing his tone at this, humbly besought him to lay aside the thoughts of war, and make peace with Mithridates. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The people had sent Pompey to crush the pirates and conquer Mithridates. Caesar: a Sketch Mithridates made no haste to be present at the battle, because he supposed that Lucullus would carry on the campaign with his usual caution and delay; but he was advancing leisurely to join Tigranes. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II It is possible that his reign covered the entire interval between Mithridates II. and Sanatroeces; it is possible, on the other hand, that he had successors and predecessors, whose names have altogether perished. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Phrygia Major they detached, and gave to Mithridates IV., king of Pontus, who had helped them in this last brief contest. Outline of Universal History In conclusion he obtained permission to go himself in person to Mithridates; for that he would either mediate a peace to the satisfaction of Sylla, or if not, slay himself. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Seeing that troubles might rise, he sent a message to Mithridates of Pergamus, 1 to bring him reinforcements from Syria, while he himself at once took the government of Egypt into his hands. Caesar: a Sketch The soldiers of Mithridates seem to have committed the excesses spoken of by Plutarch in their march through Priapus to Lampsakus. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II To the application for assistance made by Mithridates in B.C. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. When checked by the Romans, Mithridates had paused for a while, and then had resumed again his enterprise of conquest. Outline of Universal History But Voconius, loitering in Samothrace to get initiated and celebrate a feast, let slip his opportunity, Mithridates being passed by with all his fleet. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Mithridates had not yet been heard of; but Domitius Calvinus, who had been left in charge of Asia Minor, and to whom Caesar had also sent, had despatched two legions to him. Caesar: a Sketch Pompey was then conducting the war against Mithridates and Tigranes, in Pontus and Armenia. Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War Mithridates's prompt return nipped the insurrection in the bud; Hyrcania at once submitted, and became for centuries the obedient vassal of her powerful neighbor. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Mithridates fled beyond the Caucasus, and, in 63 B.C., committed suicide. Outline of Universal History But Adrianus in great pomp passed by his camp, having many wagons full of corn and other booty, filling Mithridates with distress, and the army with confusion and consternation. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Mithridates, skilful, active, and faithful, had raised a force with extraordinary rapidity in Cilicia and on the Euphrates. Caesar: a Sketch He passed through Asia Minor and in one swift campaign crushed a revolt headed by the son of Mithridates. Early European History These proceedings had, of course, alienated Mithridates II.; and we may with much probability ascribe to them the step, which he now took, of sending an ambassador to Sulla. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. He drove Mithridates out of Pontus into Armenia. Outline of Universal History However, going on he came to Talaura, from whence four days before his arrival Mithridates had fled, and was got to Tigranes in Armenia. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Caesar's lieutenant was afraid that, if he hesitated, the son of Mithridates might become as troublesome as his father had been. Caesar: a Sketch Do you know that Sulla and Mithridates have gone slaying and pillaging over Hellas, so that science and art have fled to the Egyptian Alexandria or the growing Byzantium? Historical Miniatures Assigned a residence in Hyrcania, he was maintained in princely state, and was even promised by Mithridates the hand of his daughter, Ehodo-guns. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Mithridates, king of the Iberians; was defeated in a conflict with a Roman army. Dio's Rome, Volume 4 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form This man, as it happened, being employed in an embassy by Mithridates to solicit help against the Romans, Tigranes asked him, "what would you, Metrodorus, advise me to in this affair?" Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Mithridates himself invaded Bithynia, and replied to the remonstrances of the Roman authorities by a declaration of open war. Caesar: a Sketch You proved yourself to be a Mithridates of white lead; while I—but I say no more. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 13, November, 1858 System of government established by Mithridates I. Constitution of the Parthians. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. To insure his securing the throne as easily as possible the emperor wrote orders to Mithridates the Iberian to invade Armenia, so that Artabanus should leave home and assist his son. Dio's Rome, Volume 4 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form Not long after he introduced Ariobarzanes and Nicomedes, the two kings, and made them friends Mithridates, when he had handed over to Sylla seventy ships and five hundred archers, set sail for Pontus. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Swift as a thunderbolt Mithridates himself crossed the Bosphorus, and the next news that reached Rome was that northern Greece had risen also and was throwing itself into the arms of its deliverers. Caesar: a Sketch But when once the die was cast, Mithridates threw himself into the war with the energy of long-suppressed rage. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Antiochus Sidetes, the brother of Demetrius, had been generally accepted by the Syrians as their monarch, at the time when the news reached them of that prince's defeat and capture by Mithridates. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. To another Mithridates, a lineal descendant of Mithridates the Great, he granted Bosporus, giving to Polemon some land in Cilicia in place of it. Dio's Rome, Volume 4 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form Mithridates concealed the loss, giving it out that it was a small defeat, nothing near so great as reported, and occasioned by the unskillfulness of the leaders. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans He left Mithridates still in possession of his hereditary kingdom, but he left him bound, so far as treaties could bind so ambitious a spirit, to remain thenceforward within his own frontiers. Caesar: a Sketch It was in the same year that Mithridates committed the first of the series of crimes which eventually brought him into collision with Rome. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Mithridates was, it would seem, at first allowed to govern Media as a subject monarch; but after a while his brother grew jealous of him, and deprived him of this dignity. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The great Roman conquests in the East, the plunder of the ancient kingdoms of Antiochus, of Attalus, of Mithridates, had caused a turbid stream of wealth to flow into the sober current of Roman life. Seekers after God Of three kings in battle against him, Mithridates of Pontus fled away the most shamefully, being not so much as able to endure the shout of the Romans. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans No second Mithridates could loosen the grasp with which the legions now held the civilized parts of Asia. Caesar: a Sketch Mithridates, as if in burlesque of the imposture, sent Gordius to swear that the youth on the throne was son of a Cappadocian king who had died more than thirty years before. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Had Mithridates or Tigranes been living, or had Surenas been king of Parthia, instead of a mere general, advantage would probably have been taken of the occasion, and Rome might have suffered seriously. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Lucullus when sent against Mithridates was wholly without experience in war: but his brave army, which was provided with many excellent officers, speedily taught him to be a good captain. Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius Peace being presently made, Mithridates sailed off to the Euxine sea, but Sylla taxed the inhabitants of Asia twenty thousand talents, and ordered Lucullus to gather and coin the money. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The massacre in Asia and the invasion of Mithridates let loose a tempest of political frenzy. Caesar: a Sketch Part of his territory was given to the kings who had helped the consul, one of whom was the father of the great Mithridates. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History The Persians are not likely to have been braver or more warlike at the time of their revolt from Artabanus than in the days when they were subjected by Mithridates. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Mithridates—a more doubtful person—yet, merely for the magic perseverance of his indomitable malice, won from the same Romans the only real honor that ever he received on earth. Miscellaneous Essays Archelaus, the former commander in Boeotia under Mithridates, who afterwards deserted him and accompanied the Romans, protested to Lucullus that, upon his mere coming, he would possess himself of all Pontus. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Had the corsair squadrons of Mithridates been on the alert, they might have destroyed him on his passage. Caesar: a Sketch Mithridates might at any moment stop the supplies from Asia. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History With Mithridates he could say, "I have lived." Beacon Lights of History, Volume 13 Great Writers; Dr Lord's Uncompleted Plan, Supplemented with Essays by Emerson, Macaulay, Hedge, and Mercer Adam She was a woman of an unblemished and sober life, and had the honour to teach Queen Anne, when Princess, the part of Semandra in Mithridates, which she acted at court in King Charles's time. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III Having so said, he made towards Mithridates with thirty thousand foot, and two thousand five hundred horse. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans He defeated Mithridates, he drove him back out of Greece and pursued him into Asia. Caesar: a Sketch Now Umbria was in insurrection, Mithridates was astir in Asia, and there were symptoms of revolt in Transalpine Gaul. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Mithridates was a formidable enemy; but he aimed at establishing an Asiatic empire, not conquering the European provinces. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity Sulla defeated Mithridates with only thirty thousand men, while his adversary marshalled against him over one hundred thousand. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements But Marius, whom Sertorius had sent out of Spain to Mithridates with forces under him, stepping out and challenging him, he prepared for battle. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Mithridates was once more a petty Asiatic prince existing upon sufferance, and Sylla announced his approaching return to Italy. Caesar: a Sketch It was soon seen that the foundations of the empire of Mithridates were based on sand. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History I will to Rome; go thou, and with thy train Pursue Mithridates, till he be slain. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 The same name was given by Pompey to a town founded after his defeat of Mithridates. Dio's Rome, Volume 3 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus Mithridates, through the knavery of his officers, not knowing for some time the want of provision in his camp, was troubled in mind that the Cyzicenians should hold out against him. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans He had driven Mithridates out of Greece, and had restored Roman authority in Asia under conditions peculiarly difficult. Caesar: a Sketch He was also reinforced by Mithridates, and then came out and fought a battle which was for some time doubtful; but he was forced to retire at length with the loss of 2,000 men. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Who now in Asia but Mithridates Laughs at these fond dissensions I complain? A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 Mithridates of Pontus secretly prepares to regain by force the province of Phrygia, which the Romans took from him during his minority. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) After which, Mithridates himself made for the sea, leaving the foot officers to conduct the army, upon whom Lucullus fell, near the river Granicus, where he took a vast number alive, and slew twenty thousand. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Mithridates rose, and but for the young Caesar would a second time have driven the Romans out of Asia. Caesar: a Sketch The Colchians had revolted, and Mithridates suspected his son of fostering the revolt in order to be set over them. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Why then, you sage and ancient sires of Rome, Sulpitius here again doth publish forth, That Marius by the senate here is made Chief general to lead the legions out Against Mithridates and his competitors. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 The Roman senate refuses to send Mithridates a formal ratification of the treaty. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) He, therefore, came to Cleopatra, daughter of Mithridates, and queen to Tigranes, but being accused of misdemeanors, and prohibited all commerce with his countrymen, ended his days by starving himself. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Mithridates was forced back into the Armenian hills. Caesar: a Sketch He had also, it seems, threatened Archelaus, who fled from him and represented to the ready ears of Murena, that Mithridates still held part of Cappadocia, and was collecting a powerful army. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History The senators with full decree appoint Old Marius for their captain-general, To lead thy legions into Asia, And fight against the fierce Mithridates. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 Mithridates renews hostilities; he enters into an abortive alliance with Sertorius. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) Upon which, out of fear, he straightaway left the camp, took horse, and without effect returned to Mithridates. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Pharnaces, a legitimate son of Mithridates the Great, had been left sovereign of Upper Armenia. Caesar: a Sketch Mithridates appealed to the treaty; but Murena asked where it was, for the terms had never been reduced to a written form. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History But, nobles, now the final day is come, When I, your tribune, studying for renown, Pronounce and publish Marius general, To lead our legions against Mithridates, And crave, grave fathers, signs of your content. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 Pompey takes possession of Syria; he is recalled thence to oppose Mithridates, who, returned to his states, prepares for further resistance. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) However, he made answer to Appius, that he would not desert Mithridates, and would defend himself, if the Romans attacked him. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The father of Mithridates was murdered when he was a child, and for some years he led a wandering life, meeting adventures which were as wild and perhaps as imaginary as those of Ulysses. Caesar: a Sketch For this success Mithridates lit on a high mountain a bonfire, which, it is said, was seen more than a hundred miles away by sailors in the Black Sea. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History By lot and by election he was made Chief general against Mithridates, And shall we then abridge him of that rule? A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 Mithridates, King of Pontus, occupies Phrygia; he asks all Asia Minor to join him; a general massacre of the Romans occurs. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) And as he stood by in anger and vexation, he heard some voices saying, Mithridates had cut the golden harvest and carried it off into Pontus. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans When the news of the Social war reached Mithridates, he thought it needless to temporize longer, and he stretched out his hand to seize the prize of the dominion of the East. Caesar: a Sketch Sulla sent orders to Murena to fight nor more; and Mithridates, on condition of being reconciled to Ariobarzanes, was allowed to keep as much of Cappadocia as was in his possession. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Nobody can say what would have happened if the Carthagenians had conquered the Romans or if victory had remained with Mithridates. Peaceless Europe Pompey, after a conference with Lucullus, completely crushes Mithridates and drives him over the Cimmerian Bosporus. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) Alexander made his report to Antony, who ordered a quantity of gold plate to be carried to Mithridates, who, taking as much as be could well hide under his clothes, went his way. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Not delaying for a day, Mithridates had gone up the bank of the Nile to Cairo. Caesar: a Sketch Sulla, as consul, was besieging Nola when he was recalled to Rome by the Sulpician revolution and his election to the command against Mithridates. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History He had success equal to his fame; drove Mithridates across the Caucasus; reduced Pontus, and took possession of Syria, which had been subject to Tigranes. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Sulla is sent by the Romans into Cappadocia to observe Mithridates' proceedings; ambassadors from Parthia meet him there. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) In another castle called Caenum, Pompey found and read with pleasure several secret writings of Mithridates, containing much that threw light on his character. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Caesar was obliged to go round by sea to Pelusium, and to follow the course which Mithridates had taken himself. Caesar: a Sketch It is said by some modern writers that the object of Sulpicius in proposing to enrol the Italians in the old tribes was to secure the election of Marius to the command against Mithridates. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Still, Mithridates was not subdued, and Pompey, who had annihilated the Mediterranean pirates, was the only person fit to finish the Mithridatic war. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Sulla proceeds to Greece to conduct the war against Mithridates; Sulla besieges Athens. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) And at that very time Mithridates, it is said, saw a vision in his dream foreshowing what should come to pass. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Taking with him such cohorts as could be spared from his lines, Caesar had joined Mithridates before the Alexandrians had arrived. Caesar: a Sketch But it is time now to say what Sulla had been doing, and who that Mithridates was whose name for so long had been formidable at Rome. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Hamilcar, Hannibal, and Mithridates were the three great names that the Romans always pronounced with respect and dread. General History for Colleges and High Schools Sulla captures the revolted city of Athens and defeats the army of Mithridates under Archelaus. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) As for Mithridates himself, he at the beginning of the onset, with a body of eight hundred horse charged through the Roman army, and made his escape. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans They might have checked Mithridates while there was time. Caesar: a Sketch Mithridates, meanwhile, was brooding over his humiliation and meditating revenge. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Intelligence was now brought from Asia Minor that Pharnaces, son of Mithridates the Great, was inciting a revolt among the peoples of that region. General History for Colleges and High Schools The Romans are successful against Mithridates in Asia. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) The pursuit of Mithridates, who had thrown himself among the tribes inhabiting Bosporus and the shores of the Maeotian Sea, presented great difficulties. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The motley forces which Mithridates had commanded had not all submitted on the king's surrender to Sylla. Caesar: a Sketch Mithridates IV. had married a princess of the Greek race, the sister of Seleucus, King of Syria. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History After driving the army of Mithridates out of Greece, Sulla crossed the Hellespont, and forced the king to sue for peace. General History for Colleges and High Schools King Mithridates is driven from his dominions by Lucullus; the King takes refuge in Armenia. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) So Pompey, leaving Armenia in the custody of Afranius, went himself in chase of Mithridates; to do which he was forced of necessity to march through several nations inhabiting about Mount Caucasus. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Romans had to fall back behind Pontus, closely pursued by Mithridates. Caesar: a Sketch By sea, and perhaps across the Caucasus by land, Mithridates sent his troops under the Greek generals Neoptolemus and Diophantus. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History |
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