The Gracchi Marius And Sulla

""The Gracchi Marius and Sulla"" by A.H. Beesley is a historical account of the political turmoil and power struggles that took place in ancient Rome during the late Republic period. The book focuses on the lives and actions of three influential figures: the Gracchi brothers, Gaius Marius, and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. The Gracchi brothers, Tiberius and Gaius, were known for their attempts to reform the Roman Republic and redistribute land to the poor. Their efforts were met with opposition from the wealthy elite, leading to their eventual downfall. Gaius Marius was a military leader who played a significant role in the Roman conquest of North Africa and the defeat of the invading Germanic tribes. He also introduced significant changes to the Roman military, including allowing non-landowners to serve as soldiers. Lucius Cornelius Sulla was a general and politician who rose to power through military conquests and political maneuvering. He is known for his ruthless tactics, including the proscription of his political enemies and the establishment of himself as dictator. Beesley's book provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of ancient Rome during this period, as well as the motivations and actions of these three influential figures. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history and the evolution of political power in ancient societies.General expectation would have pointed to Scipio Aemilianus, the conqueror of Numantia and Carthage, and the foremost man at Rome. He was well-meaning and more than ordinarily able, strict and austere as a general, and as a citizen uniting Greek culture with the old Roman simplicity of life. He was full of scorn of the rabble, and did not scruple to express it. 'Silence, ' he cried, when he was hissed for what he said about his brother-in-law's death, 'you step-children of Italy!' and when this enraged them still more, he went on: 'Do you think I shall fear you whom I brought to Italy in fetters now that you are loose?'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.