Politicians Sucsess: Crassus Flashcards
1
Q
Victory against Spartacus
A
Bought 8 legions, roughly 40,000 men. Victory was because of wealth not military skill
2
Q
How did he use his largesse
A
Funded the triumvirate completely with money he profited from Sullas proscriptions
Financed politicians campaign, helped Caesar fund his political career
Purposefully helped people so they were in debt to him
Controlled the property and slavery trades, the most respectable trade