72 - Crassus II: Puppet Master
Cost of Glory
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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