Who, in your opinion, is the most interesting figure in the late Roman Republic era and why?
Historical figures from the late Roman Republic...
Who, in your opinion, is the most interesting figure in the late Roman Republic era and why?
Re: Historical figures from the late Roman Republic...
Marius reformed the legion and added an eagle and dominant military sign even to these days.
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Re: Historical figures from the late Roman Republic...
What he said.
I don't claim to be that well informed regarding this era, though from what I know of him, Gaius Marius seems to have been a genuinely moral person, as well as a brilliant reformer. He defended the Republic on any number of occasions, made it's army (and perhaps to some extent, the state itself) much more socially equal, and died defending the city from Sulla. Not a bad lad.
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Cicero got my vote, without him we would lack a lot of infomation regarding that time. (I think)
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Yes, Marius was a good guy. But, what about his struggle with Sulla?
He was partially responsible for Sulla's march on Rome. The Republic was torn apart by this struggle between him and Sulla.
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One of the reasons that I choose Marius.
(you stole my avatar...not a reason...)
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