Life of Julius Caesar

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Sheldon, 1860 - 247 pages
 

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Page 182 - But before Caesar allowed his tired soldiers to enjoy the fruits of the victory of Pharsalia he required them to complete the conquest. The pursuit was continued during the remainder of the day and on the morrow. But the task was easy.
Page 225 - Reform of the Calendar. The Roman year had hitherto consisted of 355 days, with a month of 30 days intercalated every third year, so that the average length of the year was 365 days.

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