Books Details
Author : Marc Hyden Pages : 344 pages Publisher : Pen &Sword Military
Language : ISBN-10 : 1526702339 ISBN-13 : 9781526702333
Books Descriptions
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
