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73 - Crassus III: Battle of Carrhae

Cost of Glory

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Securing Consulship and Challenging the Senate

Crassus and Poppy employ various tactics to secure their consulship, including bribery and intimidation, while challenging the Senate's traditional authority over foreign policy. The chapter also explores the incident during the polling and Crassus's contemplation of the end of his political career.

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