Part 1 of Essay
Question: Account for ’s rise to political prominence between 78- 62 BC. You are to examine and analyse political machinations of and attempt to explain how he managed to fulfil his ambition. You must establish a clear understanding of the complexities of the political situation and the effects of the Civil War. Gna ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... The career of Pompeius opened in fraud and violence. It was instigated, in war and peace, through illegality and treachery. was a great general, but a bad politician. helped to end the slave revolt of Spartacus in 72 BC. Because of his leadership abilities, was elected consul in 70 BC. However, he ran into opposition in the senate, especially from Marcus Crassus, and returned to leading the army to more conquests. was an opportunist, he worked by himself, all the while leading the senate to think that he ....