Tiberus and Gaius Garrichus
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Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were the grandsons from the daughter of Scipio Africanus. From the time of youth, great skill had come from the good hop of all; the best education was brought on for the distinguished characters. From boyhood the diligence of the mother Cornelia taught them and educated in Greek letters. The greatest decoration for that mother was well deservedly established by the wisest boys. With the married woman from Campania, at the house of the hostess, she was adorned, of beautiful age, that she showed in a womanly way, Cornelia dragged the conversation there, until the boys returned home from school. Which the hostess showed in return, "This," she said, " is my decoration." Nothing was lacking for these certain young men neither in nature or in teachings; but both things were public, which had been easily looked after, they were badly disturbed.
Tiberius Gracchus was appointed Tribune by the common people, by which, the Senate had revolted; the people came together with the distribution of lavish gifts in support; the field had been divided by the common people, the province was filled by a new colony. Which however the Tribunes power was extended openly said repeatedly, the Senate vowed to destroy through all the common people, life was seen as a preparation to the kingdom. Therefore they call together their father so they can consult him. Immediately Tiberius ran for the Capitoline, he returned back with his hand towards his head, with a sign of survival to entrust to the people. This nobility thus received, as if to feebly demand the crown consul without delay, Scipio Nasica with his first cousin Tiberius Gracchus, related by birth carried with his right hand to his father, and shouted forth: ]"Those who want to be safe in public things, follow me!" Then optimates, let them follow and equal equestrian rank will rush on Gracchus greater, while he is fleeing and running down a piece of the slope of the Capitol, striked a seat in the senate for life, then gloriously could have spent, death finished him immaturely. The dead body of Tiberi was thrown fourth into the river.
Gaius Gracchus was attacked the same way, which his brother Tiberius, was seized. For he obtained the Tribuneship, to get revenge for his brother's death. Either his cause to obtain the power of the royal palace, I began to start the worst plan ever; he made a large distribution of gifts; he squandered treasure; he gathered grain and
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