Gaius Marius

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A Roman strongman who initiated the trend of making armies loyal to individual generals rather than the state, contributing to the Republic's decline.

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Videos Mentioning Gaius Marius

Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

Lex Fridman

A Roman strongman who initiated the trend of making armies loyal to individual generals rather than the state, contributing to the Republic's decline.

Caesar Wasted His 20s. Here’s How He Made Up for It - Alex Petkas

Caesar Wasted His 20s. Here’s How He Made Up for It - Alex Petkas

Chris Williamson

A great populist figurehead in Roman history and Julius Caesar's uncle by marriage, an outsider who forced his way into Roman power elites through talent and military victories.