Federico Santangelo
Marius (Ancients in Action)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474214711
- author:
- Federico Santangelo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 0.8 x 21.7 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions, Federico Santangelo,Marius (Ancients in Action),Bloomsbury Academic,1474214711,Ancient History,History - General History,History: World,BCE to c 500 CE,Marius, Gaius,Rome - History - Republic, 265-30 B.C,Ro
- Condition:
- New
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- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Gaius Marius was a transformative figure in late Roman history. He rose from humble beginnings to achieve seven consulships and numerous military victories, including successes against King Jugurtha in North Africa and the Teutons and Cimbrians in Southern Gaul and Northern Italy. However, his internal political agenda was highly contentious, with some viewing his reforms as a crucial factor in the downfall of the Roman Republic. His life was marked by exile, return to Rome, and a dramatic comeback to power, before ultimately ending in death. This book provides an account of Marius' life and career, situating his achievements and failures within the broader context of the Roman Republic's decline. It also assesses the main modern interpretations of Marius and his policies, offering a nuanced understanding of this pivotal historical figure.
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