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The Ancients
Sulla
Feb 15, 2024
Learn about Lucius Cornelius Sulla, his rise to power, and his role in the downfall of the Roman Republic. Explore the impact of his purge of enemies and his lasting influence on Roman politics. Discover the encounter between Sulla and Julius Caesar, and the diverging accounts of Sulla's death. Delve into the legacy of this influential historical figure.
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- Sulla's military successes and victory in the Roman Civil War led to him being declared Dictator and becoming a major contributor to the downfall of the Roman Republic.
- Sulla's actions and their effects on subsequent political figures like Julius Caesar and Augustus contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the imperial period.
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Sulla's Rise to Prominence
Sulla, a military man from a noble family, rose to prominence in the late 2nd and early 1st centuries BC. He participated in campaigns and battles across various regions, including North Africa, Italy, Asia Minor, and Greece. He even conducted a brutal siege of Athens. Sulla's military successes and victory in the Roman Civil War led to him being declared Dictator and becoming a major contributor to the downfall of the Roman Republic.
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