Emperors of Rome
Episode CCXXII - A Stolen Election (The Catiline Conspiracy III)
Apr 11, 2024
Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans delves into the intense rivalry between Catiline and Cicero during the election for consulship in 63 BCE. The conspiracy against Rome unfolds, involving toxic relationships, political intrigue, and the unraveling of a vast plot to challenge Rome's authority.
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- Catiline's conspiracy stemmed from personal ambition and populist policies threatening the Roman elite.
- Catiline's growing discontent led to a widespread conspiracy with support beyond Rome, posing a serious threat.
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Catiline's Ambition for Consulship and Cicero's Election
Catiline attempts to become consul of Rome multiple times, believing he deserves the position. In the election for consulship of 63 BCE, Cicero and Catiline are rivals, but Cicero, a new man in politics, gets support from traditional elites. Cicero wins the consulship along with Gaius Antonius Hybrida, creating a complex political landscape.
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