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Name: Gaius Marius
Author: Marc Hyden

Auteur: Marc Hyden

Taal: Engels

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Auteur: Marc Hyden

Engels
E-book
9781526702357
30 juni 2017
Adobe ePub

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“Shows Marius the man, warts and all . . . an excellent biography . . . a very good breakdown of Roman politics, and a civics course in ancient Rome.”— A Wargamers Needful Things

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’s 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.

“The best extant account of Gaius Marius’ leading role in the history of late Roman Republic. It is required reading for those interested in the period and highly recommended for the general reader.”—HistoryNet

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Taal: en
Bindwijze: E-book
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 30 juni 2017
Ebook Formaat: Adobe ePub
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Hoofdauteur: Marc Hyden
Hoofduitgeverij: Pen & Sword Military

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Categorieën: Biografieën & Waargebeurd

Geschiedenis

Historisch

Europa

Romeinen

Oude beschavingen

Periodes

Klassieke oudheid (tot 500 n. Chr.)

Regio's & Landen

Boeken
Taal: Engels
Periode: Ca. 1000 v.C. tot 0
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