GAIUS MARIUS A Political Biography

Evans, Richard J

ISBN 10: 0869818503 / ISBN 13: 9780869818503

Published by University of South Africa, 1994

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Dustjacket has minor edgewear. ; Though he may not have realised it, Gaius Marius caused through his political ambition the beginnings of the fall of the Roman Republic. Presenting this view, Evans traces here Marius' rise to pre-eminence, his contribution to legislation and his involvement with other politicians. It was other politicians, this work argues, that emulated or even exceeded a dangerous precedent Marius had set. ; 247 pages. Seller Inventory # 6676

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Title: GAIUS MARIUS A Political Biography

Publisher: University of South Africa

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Though he may not have realised it, Gaius Marius caused through his political ambition the beginnings of the fall of the Roman Republic. Presenting this view, Evans traces here Marius' rise to pre-eminence, his contribution to legislation and his involvement with other politicians. It was other politicians, this work argues, that emulated or even exceeded a dangerous precedent Marius had set.