Cisalpine Gaul

British  

noun

1. (in the ancient world) that part of Gaul between the Alps and the Apennines

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Example Sentences

Antony had proceeded into Cisalpine Gaul to drive out of the province the Consul named by the people to govern it.

From The Life of Cicero Volume II. by Trollope, Anthony

Accordingly while spending the winter in Cisalpine Gaul he arranged a conference at Luca in April, 56, where the three settled their differences and laid plans for the future.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

Upon the failure of his plans in Rome, Catiline endeavored to make his way with his army into Cisalpine Gaul, but was overtaken and forced to give battle to the forces of Antonius at Pistoria.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

Catullus, born at Verona in Cisalpine Gaul, came early to Rome, where most of his short life was spent.

From Readings from Latin Verse With Notes by Bushnell, Curtis C.

He returned to Rome as rapidly as he had marched into Spain, and enacted some wholesome laws, among others that by which the inhabitants of Cisalpine Gaul, the northern part of Italy, obtained citizenship.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John