ould split the world, Octavian, Antony, and a minor partner called Lepidus” (Coolidge 33). The Triumvirate made a hit list (Laura). Cicero a long with 300 senators and 2000 equities complied the list (Laura).In addition, Antony’s life soon begun to go through a downfall which would lead to his death. “Antony’s relationship with Octavian soon became strained, as each sought supremacy at Rome” (Grolier). The Treaty of Brundisium was passed and it divided the Roman Empire into three parts (Collier’s). Antony took the eastern half of Rome (Collier’s). The western half went to Octavian (Collier’s). Lepidus received Egypt for share of everything (Collier’s). Antony was sent to Egypt to speak with Cleopatra for attacking Lepidus (Encarta). “Instead of punishing Cleopartra, however, Antony fell in love with and returned with her to Egypt in 41 BC” (Encarta). Octavian reported to the Senate that Antony was going to give all of his power to Cleopatra once he died (Excite). For those hearings by Octavian, the Senate took away Antony’s powers and gave them all to Octavian in 32 BC (Grolier). The Senate declared war on Antony and Cleopatra (Excite). Antony and Cleopatra gathered troops to fight against Octavian and his army (Collier’s). They were defeated by Octavian at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC (Excite). The two knew they had no chance of winning in this war. Antony had gotten a word that Cleopatra was killed (Encarta). “Knowing that he was utterly defeated Antony killed himself” (Mills 286).In conclusion, Mark Antony’s life was of ups and a few too many downs. “Friends, Romans, countrymen lend me your ears” (Shakespeare), was not the most important thing that Antony should have been remembered for. He was a great ruler who had great military skills. Antony also was put onto a Roman coin to symbolize his greatness. Ma...
