You realize Sulla sought to purge the populares which were the faction in support of populist reforms and restraining the power of his faction the Optimates which were the Pro-Senate, Pro-Status Quo faction. Correct?
Somewhat ironically Julius Caesars family was among the populares. With his Uncle Gaius Marius being Sullas primary opposition. And later the man who led a revolt that gave Sulla the grounds to be granted the dictatorship. A fit of Mercy on behalf of Sulla ended up sparing the life of the young Julius.
A gracious act Caesar later copied when he seized power. Sparing the lives of those who would go on to assassinate him. Despite being urged to kill them all by advisors. And setting the stage for the true death of the Roman Republic. And rise of Augustus
You realize Sulla sought to purge the populares which were the faction in support of populist reforms and restraining the power of his faction the Optimates which were the Pro-Senate, Pro-Status Quo faction. Correct?
Somewhat ironically Julius Caesars family was among the populares. With his Uncle Gaius Marius being Sullas primary opposition. And later led a revolt that gave Sulla the grounds to be granted the dictatorship. A fit of Mercy on behalf of Sulla ended up sparing the life of the young Julius.
A gracious act Caesar later copied when he seized power. Sparing the lives of those who would go on to assassinate him. Despite being urged to kill them all by advisors. And setting the stage for the true death of the Roman Republic. And rise of Augustus
You realize Sulla sought to purge the populares which were the faction in support of populist reforms and restraining the power of his faction the Optimates which were the Pro-Senate, Pro-Status Quo faction. Correct?
Somewhat ironically Julius Caesars family was among the populares. With his Uncle Gaius Marius being Sullas primary opposition. A fit of Mercy on behalf of Sulla ended up sparing the life of the young Julius.
A gracious act Caesar later copied when he seized power. Sparing the lives of those who would go on to assassinate him. Despite being urged to kill them all by advisors. And setting the stage for the true death of the Roman Republic. And rise of Augustus