Lucius Cornelius Sulla

Roman Republic, it is clear that the reorganisation of the army, particularly through the actions of Marius, Sulla and Caesar, contributed greatly to the disempowerment of the Senate and therefore the Republic. Through the undoubtedly instrumental Marian reforms, the Roman social and militant structure was altered permanently, a design that was manipulated and built upon through the course of Sulla and Caesar’s political careers. Through all of this factors, it is unquestionable that the…

Since the beginning of Rome, they have had a history of significant leaders such as Julius Caesar, who had a minor early career in politics, and prominent late career that was also in politics, and a death and legacy that will be remembered forever. The history of Rome starts with a story from Roman mythology. Despite being forced to vow chastity, Rhea Silvia gave birth to twin sons, Romulus and Remus, which would impact the world forever. (“Romulus and Remus” 1) As a result of Rhea’s broken…

1. Marius recruited in a new way, intriguing the poor and lower class with promises of land 2. This army was not under government rule 3. Lucius Cornelius Sulla was the next general 4. When the council of Plebs tried to reinstate Marius, civil war broke out 5. Sulla won, and conducted a reign of terror to wipe out all opposition B. The First Triumvirate 1. Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar these 3 men shared power…

and his future. At the age of 18, in 86 BCE with the help of his uncle Marius Caesar, he was appointed Flamen Dialis, also known as The High Priest of Jupiter and married Cornelia, the daughter of a prominent member of Rome (Wikipedia). When Lucius Cornelius Sulla came into power as the Optimate dictator, he stripped Caesar of his inheritance, his wife’s dowry and his priesthood and ordered him to divorce Cornelia. In no position to challenge Sulla’s power he could have abided by Sulla’s rule;…