Note 04

i.e. the loss of an eye. Sertorius was a distinguished adherent of Marius who as governor of Spain was in rebellion against the Sullan regime in Rome during the years 80-72 B.C. Hannibal lost an eye during the invasion of Italy.

Note to The Histories by Tacitus—Book 4 Civilis Revolts

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