Thapsus
enUKThap·sus
T0143100 (thăp′səs)Thapsus
(ˈθæpsəs)Thap•sus
(ˈθæp səs)n.
单词 | thapsus |
释义 | ThapsusenUKThap·susT0143100 (thăp′səs)Thapsus(ˈθæpsəs)Thap•sus(ˈθæp səs)n. ThapsusenUKThapsus(thăp`səs), ancient N African seaport, c.100 mi (161 km) SE of Carthage in what is now Tunisia. The last stronghold of Pompey's party, the town was besieged in 46 B.C. by Julius Caesar. There Metellus Pius ScipioScipio, ancient Roman family of the Cornelian gens. They were patricians. During the 3d and 2d cent. B.C. they were distinguished by their love of Greek culture and learning. ..... Click the link for more information. and the Numidians under Juba IJuba I , c.85 B.C.–46 B.C., king of Numidia in N Africa. He joined Pompey's party and in 49 B.C. routed Caesar's legate, Curio. He fought on the side of Metellus Scipio and took his life after Caesar's victory at Thapsus. Despite his defeat, his son, Juba II, d. c.A. ..... Click the link for more information. offered battle, but were defeated, with a tremendous loss of men. Their defeat marked the end of opposition to Caesar in Africa. Thapsus |
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