Cost of Glory 26 - Marius 2: Third Founder of Rome
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Feb 15, 2022 Gaius Marius seizes command of Rome’s wars, captures Jugurtha, and transforms the army as northern invaders threaten Italy. From the prophetess in his camp to the bloody victories at Aquae Sextiae and Vercellae, his rise brings glory, uneasy alliances, and a dangerous showdown with political rivals.
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Second Founding of Rome
- Camillus, exiled Roman general, saved Rome from Gaulish invaders in 390 BC.
- This event, after the mythical founding by Romulus, was declared the second founding of Rome, earning Camillus the title "Second Founder of Rome".
Marius's Rise to Power
- Marius used popular discontent with the nobility to win the consulship, promising to end the Jugurthine War quickly.
- Despite the Senate assigning the command to Metellus, Marius utilized tribunes and plebicites to gain control of the war effort.
Jugurtha's Capture
- Marius recruited the poor and non-citizens, promising them wealth from Jugurtha's coffers, exceeding recruitment expectations.
- Sulla, a young nobleman, played a key role in capturing Jugurtha by orchestrating his betrayal by King Bocchus.