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Historical Truth
- Determining historical truth involves intuition and examining potentially conflicting facts.
- Character complexities and source bias, like Sulla's memoirs, influence interpretations of figures like Marius.
Marius's Rise and Alliance
- Marius, after his military successes, allied with the radical tribune Saturninus.
- This alliance led to controversial laws, land grants for veterans, and Metellus's exile.
Saturninus and Glaucia's Downfall
- Saturninus and Glaucia overstepped, leading to violence and the death of Memmius.
- The Senate declared a state of emergency, and Marius, appearing conflicted, led the suppression.