Misinformation about Rome

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I came across this webpage for class called History of Western Civilization from Boise State:

 

http://history.boisestate.edu/westciv/romanrev/21.shtml

 

The Roman Revolution

The First Triumvirate

 

Pompey and Crassus did not get along with each other very well. By 57, their differences had boiled to the point that Rome was again on the brink of civil war. Both men had not only their armies, but had factions within the city that were loyal to them. Cicero, leader of the senatorial faction, allied himself with Pompey. He flattered Pompey with the prospect of acting as the protector of the Republic.

 

But Crassus was determined to be granted certain prizes and favors, and Pompey was determined to oppose him. Both men were in Italy in 57, with their armies.

 

At this point, Julius Caesar intervened. He offered his services as a neutral negotiator, and the three men met to work out a settlement.

 

The agreement worked out was quite extraordinary. Caesar persuaded the other two to combine their power and influence with his own (remember, he was enjoying great success in Gaul), and the three of them would dictate terms to the Senate.

 

In another page, it claims that Caesar "did manage to further his reputation by associating himself with the prosecution of the Catilinarian Conspiracy."