Research Catalog

Title

Gaius Marius : the rise and fall of Rome's saviour / by Marc Hyden.

Author

Hyden, Marc

Publication

• Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, [2017]
• ©2017

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Details

Description

ix, 331 pages : map; 24 cm

Summary

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.

Subjects

• Rome > History, Military > 265-30 B.C
• Rome > History > Republic, 256-30 B.C
• Marius, Gaius, approximately 157 B.C.-86 B.C
• Rome > Politics and government > 265-30 B.C

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-324) and index.

Contents

Chronology -- Arpinum -- Numantia -- Cursus Honorum -- Jugurtha -- Metellus -- Novus Homo -- Consul -- Cimbri -- Triumph -- Muli Mariani -- Aquae Sextiae -- Vercellae -- Pax -- Drusus -- Socii -- Mithridates -- Justitium -- Hostis -- Proconsul -- Sulla -- Triumvirate -- Amatius -- Principate -- Legacy -- Notes and references -- Index.

Call Number

JFE 18-6675

ISBN

• 9781526702333
• 1526702339

OCLC

1007992431

Author

Hyden, Marc, author.

Title

Gaius Marius : the rise and fall of Rome's saviour / by Marc Hyden.

Publisher

Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, [2017]

Copyright Date

©2017

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-324) and index.

Research Call Number

JFE 18-6675