Classical Studies 2301A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Publius Cornelius Lentulus Sura, Social Control Theory, Wield

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2301A/B
• Professor: Randall Pogorzelski

Document Summary

He lived (probably) from 86 35 bce. In the 60s bce, there was political turmoil in rome. The two main factions were the conservative optimates and the radical populares. Julius caesar, marcus porcius cato, and lucius sergius catilina. Lucius sergius catilina was a noble patrician and a popularis. He was both an excellent general and a charismatic speaker. In 64 bce, catiline ran unsuccessfully for the consulship of 63. He ran again in 63 for the consulship of 62. His platform called for the cancellation of debts and redistribution of land: cicero as consul in 63 accused, probably unjustly, catiline of trying to assassinate him. According to cicero, on november 7th catiline had organized his supporters to assassinate cicero, set fire to rome, and incite riots and slave revolts in italy. Cicero was tipped off and managed to prevent the assassination and arson. On november 8th, cicero convened the senate and delivered a scathing speech.