It is composed round a central narrative that records the rise to power of Augustus and the establishment of his rule, embracing the years 44–23 B.C. […] Sallustius began his annalistic record with Sulla’s death and the rise to power of Pompeius the Great. […] Scribonius Curio, so history records and repeats but that was not the only incentive, for Clodius’ widow, Fulvia, was his wife, Antonius his friend, Ap. […] History has record of a family of Ventidii, municipal magistrates at Auximum, enemies of the Pompeii. 4 When the young Pompeius raised his private army, he had to expel the Ventidii from that city. […] No record survives of his services to Caesar’s heir.