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Massilia

also: Massilienses

Greek colony (modern Marseille) founded by Phocaeans, who fortified their landing-place with Gallic help.

Reading notes

The History of Rome, Book 21 §20 Massilia
The Greek city on the Gallic coast (modern Marseille), Rome's faithful ally and source of intelligence.
The History of Rome, Book 37 §49 fled to Massilia
Massilia (Marseille), the Greek colony and Roman ally on the Ligurian coast.
The History of Rome, Book 38 §13 Massilia
The Greek (Phocaean) colony in Gaul, which took on something of its neighbours' temper.
The History of Rome, Book 40 §19 Massilia
The Greek city of southern Gaul (Marseilles), a Roman ally complaining of Ligurian piracy and bounding the naval patrol.
The History of Rome, Book 42 §4 Massilia
Greek-founded city on the south coast of Gaul (modern Marseille), a long-standing ally of Rome on the route to Spain.

The History of Rome, Book 5 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 21 hist · 2 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 37 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 38 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 40 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 42 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Fragments hist · 1 mention