counter-candidates

Updated: May 27, 2025

The aristocracy was in great perplexity, chiefly because it was not able even to start counter-candidates. That such a candidate risked his head, was obvious; and the times were past when the post of danger allured the burgess now even ambition was hushed in presence of fear.

Theodor Mommsen - The History of Rome (Volumes 1-5)

The aristocracy was in great perplexity, chiefly because it was not able even to start counter-candidates. That such a candidate risked his head, was obvious; and the times were past when the post of danger allured the burgess now even ambition was hushed in presence of fear.

Theodor Mommsen - The History of Rome, Book V : The Establishment of the Military Monarchy