Nicias was the Athenian general. Being cautious and diffident with respect to his people, he was well received. He was very religious, had a great work ethic but no courage. He attempted to bolster his reputation through his wealth instead. Although he was afraid of war, he was capable of bringing victories. By contrast, the Roman general Crassus oftentimes appeared overconfident, which deteriorated his leadership skills. Moreover, he was too avaricious so that his own well-being became a priority. Unlike Nicias, Crassus had greater expenditures, but he was profoundly brave and advanced in rhetoric. He excelled in warfare and was able to defeat Spartacus during the slave rebellion war. However, he was notorious for having inconsistent views
