Gaius Marius: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Saviour - Hardcover

Hyden, Marc

 
9781526702333: Gaius Marius: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Saviour
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1526702339 ISBN 13: 9781526702333
Verlag: Pen & Sword Military, 2017

Inhaltsangabe

Gaius Marius was one of the most remarkable and significant figures of the late Roman Republic. At a time when power tended to be restricted to a clique of influential families, he rose from relatively humble origins to attain the top office of consul. He even went on to hold the post an unprecedented seven times. His political career flourished but was primarily built on military success. First serving in the Numantine War in Spain, he later rose to high command and brought a long-running war in North Africa to a successful conclusion, bringing the Numidian King Jurgurtha back in chains. His return was timely as northern barbarian tribes threatened Italy and had previously defeated several Roman armies. Marius reformed and retrained the Republic's forces and decisively defeated the invaders that had easily overpowered his predecessors. Marius' subsequent career was primarily that of an elder statesman, but it was dominated by his rivalry with his erstwhile subordinate, Sulla, which ultimately led to the latter's bloody coup. Marius, once hailed as the savior of Rome, eventually became a desperate fugitive, literally fleeing for his life from his pursuers. However, after several harrowing brushes with death, Marius seized an opportunity to return to Rome and mete out justice to his enemies, which tarnished his once-enviable reputation.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Marc Hyden is a professional lobbyist and media spokesman. He has a long-standing fascination with ancient Rome and has had numerous articles published on various aspects of its history.

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Verlag
Pen & Sword Military
Erscheinungsdatum
2017
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1526702339
ISBN 13 
9781526702333
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Anzahl der Seiten
331
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