It is a diary/record/manuscript, hope that helps you!
The highest elected position in the Roman Republic was "C. Consul," since it was in fact two Consuls that ruled that entire Roman Republic for quite some time.
It was a bad decision on his part. Some may say his decision was good at the beginning but ultimately he made the choice to stay at war which led to a bad turn of events. Millions of dollars were spent on this and it wasn't even really successful, so I believe that was a poor decision.
D. To increase their influence in the world
