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72 - Crassus II: Puppet Master

Cost of Glory

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Pompey the Great and the Pirate Eradication

This chapter explores the controversy surrounding Gabbinius' proposal to grant Pompey the Great command of the Mediterranean Sea to eradicate pirates, leading to a riot in the Senate. Pompey successfully eliminates the pirates in just three months, raising concerns and possibilities for other Roman figures.

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