Rome had begun as a small city-state. It`s constitution, its
... and this imperium was extended several more years so he could prosecute a war in Asia Minor. By the end of this period, Pompey had become the single most popular leader in Rome. Crassus, however, was frightened of Pompey and, since he was unpopular in both the assembly and the Senate, he allied hims ...
... and this imperium was extended several more years so he could prosecute a war in Asia Minor. By the end of this period, Pompey had become the single most popular leader in Rome. Crassus, however, was frightened of Pompey and, since he was unpopular in both the assembly and the Senate, he allied hims ...
Roman History VI
... Begins official life in 119 after a brief military career; holds all offices but consul by 109 In 109, joins war against Jugurtha. Commander does not release him to run for consul, and Marius retaliates ...
... Begins official life in 119 after a brief military career; holds all offices but consul by 109 In 109, joins war against Jugurtha. Commander does not release him to run for consul, and Marius retaliates ...
IV. Decline and Fall of the Roman Republic A. The Gracchi 1
... e) A brief round of violence erupted in Rome, and thousands of Gaius Gracchus’ supporters were killed. He committed suicide rather than be captured and killed. ...
... e) A brief round of violence erupted in Rome, and thousands of Gaius Gracchus’ supporters were killed. He committed suicide rather than be captured and killed. ...
IV. Decline and Fall of the Roman Republic A. The Gracchi 1
... 1. The people of the Italian cities who had not yet become Roman citizens finally took matters into their own hands. They demanded to be made Roman citizens. 2. When the Romans refused, they seceded, leading to the “Social War” (between those who already had citizenship, and those who didn’t). 3. Af ...
... 1. The people of the Italian cities who had not yet become Roman citizens finally took matters into their own hands. They demanded to be made Roman citizens. 2. When the Romans refused, they seceded, leading to the “Social War” (between those who already had citizenship, and those who didn’t). 3. Af ...
Marius/Sulla
... Marius removed “land requirements” to serve in army o he also gave land to his soldiers Sulla was a successful lieutenant under Marius Sulla felt Marius was taking credit that belonged to Sulla rivalry developed between Marius and Sulla ...
... Marius removed “land requirements” to serve in army o he also gave land to his soldiers Sulla was a successful lieutenant under Marius Sulla felt Marius was taking credit that belonged to Sulla rivalry developed between Marius and Sulla ...
How was Rome governed in the Late Republic
... powers to a great extent, and banned those who became Tribunes from holding any other offices within Roman government. Sulla also had a hate on for the equestrians, as many of them had stood in opposition to his rule and reforms. As a result, he targeted them throughout his career. They were already ...
... powers to a great extent, and banned those who became Tribunes from holding any other offices within Roman government. Sulla also had a hate on for the equestrians, as many of them had stood in opposition to his rule and reforms. As a result, he targeted them throughout his career. They were already ...
L. SULLA
... • While Sulla was away, Marius made his march upon Rome and subsequently died. Election of consuls resumed, but the senate was getting nervous about Sulla’s power. • In 83 Sulla landed in Italy and began his move against Rome. The senate and other political institutions broke apart along party lines ...
... • While Sulla was away, Marius made his march upon Rome and subsequently died. Election of consuls resumed, but the senate was getting nervous about Sulla’s power. • In 83 Sulla landed in Italy and began his move against Rome. The senate and other political institutions broke apart along party lines ...
Sulla
Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (/ˈsʌlə/; c. 138 BC – 78 BC), known commonly as Sulla, was a Roman general and statesman. He had the distinction of holding the office of consul twice, as well as reviving the dictatorship. Sulla was awarded a grass crown, the most prestigious and rarest Roman military honor, during the Social War. His life was habitually included in the ancient biographical collections of leading generals and politicians, originating in the biographical compendium of famous Romans, published by Marcus Terentius Varro. In Plutarch's Parallel Lives Sulla is paired with the Spartan general and strategist Lysander.Sulla's dictatorship came during a high point in the struggle between populares and optimates. The former, represented by Sulla's contemporary and eventual rival, Gaius Marius, challenged the existing order to further rights for the plebs, while the latter sought to preserve the existing power structure dominated by the aristocracy and the Senate.In a dispute over army command, Sulla unconstitutionally marched his armies into Rome and defeated Marius in battle. He revived the office of dictator which had been inactive since the Second Punic War over a century before, and used his powers to enact a series of reforms to the Roman constitution, meant to restore the primacy of the Senate and curb the power of tribunes. After seeking election to and holding a second consulship, he retired to private life and died shortly after. Sulla's decision to seize power - ironically enabled by his rival's military reforms that bound the army's loyalty with the general rather than to Rome - permanently destabilized the Roman power structure. Later leaders like Julius Caesar would follow his precedent in attaining political power through force.