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Le Serment
des Horaces- painting by Jacques-Louis David
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Divide et impera!
~650 B.C. The
military conflict between city of Rome and city of Alba Longa was decided by direct confrontation of some young soldiers: three Horatii (Romans) and three Curatii (Albans). After battle begins <<two
of the Romans fell, fatally wounded, one upon the other, while all three of the
Albans were wounded.[…] and
though no match for his enemies together, was ready to fight
them one at a time.>> (Titus
Liviu) ... and the
remaining Horatius was able slay them one by one.
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