Note 2481 — Chapter XVI · COMITIAL LEGISLATION From the Gracchi to Sulla 134-82
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Velleius, ii. 14. 1, regards it as an afterthought, whereas Appian, B. C. i. 35. 155, asserting that, petitioned by the Italians for the citizenship, he had already promised to grant it, intimates that this was his main object. At all events the Italians expected it of him and were prepared to support him in his effort by force of arms.