The Gracchi Marius And Sulla

""The Gracchi, Marius, and Sulla"" is a historical book written by A.H. Beesley. It explores the political and social turmoil of Rome during the late Republic period, focusing on the lives and actions of three prominent figures: the Gracchi brothers, Gaius Marius, and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. The book delves into the complex political landscape of the time, including the struggle between the aristocracy and the common people, the rise of populism, and the impact of military power on politics. Beesley provides a detailed account of the major events and personalities of the period, including the reforms of the Gracchi, the military campaigns of Marius, and the dictatorship of Sulla. The book also examines the lasting impact of these figures on Roman history and the development of the Roman Empire. Overall, ""The Gracchi, Marius, and Sulla"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of a pivotal period in Roman history.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.