Cost of Glory 72 - Crassus II: Puppet Master
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Oct 5, 2023 Marcus Licinius Crassus, Richest Man in Rome, takes on new allies Catiline and Julius Caesar. Topics include defusing resentment, power of debt in Rome, playing for hard prizes, Cicero's mortgage, and political tensions with Pompey and Cato.
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Public Reconciliation
- Amidst public tension, Crassus initiated a public reconciliation with Pompey.
- This act, possibly staged, won popular support and displayed political savvy.
Crassus's Patronage
- Crassus strategically supported ambitious young Romans, particularly those with needs.
- His wealth and connections made him a valuable patron.
Crassus's Support for Catiline
- Crassus supported Catiline, a controversial figure, in his political career.
- Despite funding his campaign, Catiline ultimately lost to Cicero.