The Collapse of Rome - Marius, Sulla and the First Civil War

By the early first century BC, the Roman Republic had already carved itself a massive empire and was easily the most powerful state in the Mediterranean.

About the author

After a successful career in corporate finance, Dr. Gareth Sampson returned to the study of ancient Rome and gained his PhD from the University of Manchester, where he currently teaches ancient history. He has made a detailed study of early Roman political history and in particular the political office of the tribunate of the plebs. He is currently engaged in a study of the power struggles and the civil warfare of the late Republic and its expansionist policies in the east.

Summary

Narrates and analyses a crucial period in Roman history. Full of fascinating, famous characters such as Marius, Sulla and Pompey. Perfect companion to the author's previous works.

Product details

• Authors: Gareth Sampson, Gareth C Sampson
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9781526781918
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-8191-8
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 233 mm x 157 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 520 g
• Illustrations: 16 black and white illustrations & 3 black and white maps
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Rom, Militärgeschichte, HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, History - General History, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, Militaria, Waffen und Rüstungen, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Military