Pompey the Great
Pompey the Great by John Leach, published by Routledge on June 12, 2015, is a detailed exploration of the life and career of one of Rome’s most significant yet enigmatic figures. Spanning 254 pages, this edition presents a comprehensive account of Pompey’s rise from his early military involvement during the Social War to his pivotal role in the political landscape of Rome, including his alliances and conflicts with notable figures such as Caesar and Crassus.
Readers will find a thorough examination of Pompey’s military campaigns and political maneuvers, shedding light on his contributions to Roman history during a transformative period. The book delves into key events, including his commands against pirates and Mithridates, and the implications of his constitutional position leading to the Augustan settlement. With a focus on biography and historical context, this work provides insights into the complexities of Pompey’s character and his lasting impact on ancient Rome.
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To Romans of later generations the three decades between the dictatorships of Sulla and of Caesar were the age of Pompey the Great. In spite of the central role he played in Roman history, he remains a shadowy figure compared with the likes of Caesar and Cicero.
Pompey the Great, first published in 1978, traces the career of this enigmatic character from his first appearance in public life on the staff of his father Strabo during the Social War, through his early military campaigns as Sulla’s lieutenant in the Civil War 83-82, as the Senate’s general in Italy and Spain during the 70s, to his first consulship with Crassus in 70. The important commands against the pirates and Mithridates, the alliance with Caesar, its eventual collapse into civil war, and the significance of Pompey’s constitutional position for an understanding of the later Augustan settlement war are all discussed with clarity and insight.
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