Marius / Federico Santangelo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Santangelo, Federico, author.

Series:

Ancients in action

Classical Studies & Archaeology 2015

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marius, Gaius, approximately 157 B.C.-86 B.C.

Marius, Gaius.

Statesmen--Rome--Biography.

Statesmen.

Rome--History--Republic, 265-30 B.C.

Rome.

Rome (Empire).

History.

Rome--History, Military--265-30 B.C.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (pages cm.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, [2015]

System Details:

Mode of Access: World Wide Web.

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Summary:

Short and accessible introductions to major figures of the ancient world, depicting the essentials of each subject's life and significance for later western civilization, Gaius Marius (158/157-86 BC) had a major transformational impact on the history of the late Roman Republic. Although none of his ancestors had been a member of the Senate, he managed to reach the consulship on seven occasions, and was responsible for a series of major military victories, notably against King jugurtha in North Africa and the Teutons and the Cambrians in Southern Gaul and Northern Italy, Much of his internal political agenda, however, was highly controversial. His reform of the army recruitment system was regarded by some (perhaps with undue emphasis) as a crucial factor in the downfall of the Roman Republic. I he final years of his life witnessed his exile, his return to Rome at the head at an armed force, and his comeback to power, shortly followed by his sudden death. This volume provides an account of the life and career of Gaius Marius, sets his achievements and failures within the wider context of the decline of the Roman Republic, and discusses his political legacy in the following decades. It also provides an assessment of the main modern interpretations of the man and his policies. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 An Introduction to Marius 1

Why Marius matters 1

Marius' background 4

The context 9

2 Marius' Rise 15

Marius' early career 15

The Jugurthine War 25

The Germanic War 42

3 Marius' Fall 57

The wrong crowd 57

Elder statesman 65

4 Twists of Fate 71

The Social War 71

Disruption and tradition: the first march on Rome 74

Marius' flight 81

The final comeback 87

5 Marius' Legacy 95

The Mariani 95

Caesar and Cicero 99

Marius under the Principate 101.

Notes:

An introduction to Marius -- Why Marius matters -- Marius' background -- The context -- Marius' rise -- Marius' early career -- The Jugurthine War -- The Germanic War -- Marius' fall -- The wrong crowd -- Elder statesman -- Twists of fate -- The Social War -- Disruption and tradition : the first march on Rome --Marius' flight -- The final comeback -- Marius' legacy -- The Mariani -- Caesar and Cicero -- Marius under the Principate.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2014. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2014 dcunns

Other Format:

Original

ISBN:

9781474214742

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.