Gaius Marius: The Rise and Fall of Romes Saviour Hyden Marc
Gaius Marius: The Rise and Fall of Romes Saviour Hyden Marc Gaius Marius was one of the most remarkable and significant figures of the late Roman Republic. He even went on to hold the post an…
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Gaius Marius: The Rise and Fall of Romes Saviour Hyden Marc
Gaius Marius was one of the most remarkable and significant figures of the late Roman Republic. He even went on to hold the post an unprecedented seven times. 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.
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 political career flourished but was primarily built on military success. 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