Gaius Marius

The Rise and Fall of Rome's Saviour

Marc Hyden

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English

Pen and Sword
01 July 2023

Biography: historical, political & military; History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

Fullest biography of Gaius Marius in English for over 20 years.

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 ultimately led to the latter's bloody coup. Marius, once hailed as the saviour of Rome, eventually became a desperate fugitive, literally fleeing for his life from his pursuers.

However, after several harrowing brushes with death, Marius seized an opportunity to return to Rome and mete out justice to his enemies, which tarnished his once-enviable reputation.

AUTHOR: Marc Hyden is a professional lobbyist and media spokesman. He has a long-standing fascination with ancient Rome and has had numerous articles published on various aspects of its history.

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By: Marc Hyden
Imprint: Pen and Sword
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781399024792
ISBN 10: 1399024795
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 01 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marc Hyden is a professional lobbyist (for reform of the death penalty) and media spokesman. He has a long-standing personal obsession with ancient Rome and has had numerous articles published on various aspects of its history.

Reviews for Gaius Marius: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Saviour

Hyden does a masterful job of tracing Marius's rise to power through his successful military campaigns... Summing Up: Recommended. Most levels/libraries. -- Choice Hyden has done an impressive job of staying open minded about his subject, a rare achievement in biographies of figures from this period. His conclusion makes it clear that he sees Marius as a flawed figure, operating in a flawed system, but also unlucky in that he survived just long enough to tarnish his own reputation with the brutality of the last period of his life. -- History of War