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Cisalpine Gaul

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noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Antonius, also aware of the struggle which was impending, sought to obtain the government of Cisalpine Gaul, and of the six legions destined for the Parthian war.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

And while the Carthaginians were creating armies in Spain, the Romans were engaged in conquering Cisalpine Gaul, and consolidating the Italian conquests.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

In a little town of Cisalpine Gaul in the year 190, the college of smiths and clothworkers met in solemn session in their temple.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

The story of; mentioned, 144 397 Cisalpine Gaul.

From Legends & Romances of Brittany by Spence, Lewis

In Cisalpine Gaul Decimus Brutus, relying upon the support of the Senate, refused to yield to Antony and was blockaded in Mutina.

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

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