Marius 2: Third Founder of Rome
Marius faces Jugurtha, the Cimbri, and opponents at home. He understood the power of morale, religion, and timing. At war, he exemplified that quintessential Roman quality, virtus. But, was Marius ultimately a good man, by our standards? Thanks to sponsor ideamarket.io! Key takeaways: The power of narrative How to commandeer a war from a decorated general Marius the Military Reformer and Strategist The battles of Arausio, Aquae Sextiae, Vercellae Third Founder of Rome How to engineer the downfall of a rival
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My name is Alex Petkas, and in The Cost of Glory, I present you with the best stories, analyses and takeaways, from the greatest and most influential figures from Greco-Roman antiquity.