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How Did Antony Prove that Caesar Was Not Ambitious?

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How did Antony prove that Caesar was not ambitious?

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Antony reminded the crowd that Caesar had refused the crown thrice when offered in public and left all his property and estate to the people of Rome in his will.

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2014-2015 (March) Delhi Set 3

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