C. Marius I
Jugurthine War
- War in Numidia since 111
- Jugurtha seizes throne despite senatorial orders
- Thought to have bribed important senators
- First commanders not successful
- Q. Caecilius Metellus cos. 109 prosecutes war carefully
Marius
- Marius elected consul for 107
- Claims Metellus was ineffective
- "New man"
- Friendly tribune has command in Numidia transfered to hiim
- Troops chosen without regard for census
- Old system of conscription from small holders abandoned
- Poor soldiers seek rewards after campaign from general
- Loyal to him rather than to "republic"
- Marius wages war like Metellus
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