HIST 304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Pompeius Strabo, Pompey, Verres
30 Mar 2017
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In wake of sullas reform we get new republic. We will see even thought there is restitution of law and republic dynasts are going to exercise popular support. One of the wealthiest men in rome (proscriptions) At age 23 met sulla at brundisium. 88 bce senate sent consul q. octavius to take command of strabo"s army. Strabo stayed aloof and his relationship with the senate is so great. Gets written out of sulla will for supporting m. amelieius lepidas. He looks out for his own interests, no support of optimums or sullas men. A relative of marius by marriage ( caesar"s father"s sister married to marius, marius" first wife: tullus cicero. Made first debut in 81 bce (last lecture) His break out was against c. verres in 70 bce lawyer q. hortensius. Cicero philosophical writings deal with concordia ordinum- how to live in roman society in peace. Everyone has a place in society, no one should mess with social boundaries.
