Cost of Glory 72 - Crassus II: Puppet Master
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Oct 5, 2023 Marcus Licinius Crassus, Richest Man in Rome, takes on new allies Catiline and Julius Caesar. Topics include defusing resentment, power of debt in Rome, playing for hard prizes, Cicero's mortgage, and political tensions with Pompey and Cato.
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Hidden Control in Politics
- Appearances can be deceiving in politics, much like actors on a stage.
- The true control often lies elsewhere, unseen by the public.
Cicero's Debt to Crassus
- Cicero purchased a mansion from Crassus, financing it with loans.
- Crassus, a known money lender, likely held some of Cicero's debt.
Crassus's Pervasive Influence
- Crassus's influence was pervasive throughout Roman society.
- He was involved in various schemes, even allegedly orchestrating Catiline's conspiracy.