CLA231H1 Lecture Notes - Gallia Narbonensis, Jugurtha, Numidia
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In a decade, the region became overrun by german barbarians from the north. First consulship (107 bce) and defeat of jugurtha (105 bce: won consulship on the strength of his appeal to the masses, he captured the numidian king in 105 bce with the help of the kingdom of maurentina. In 107, took command of the war against jugurtha. In 102-101 won many battles against the germans. Usually, in order to qualify a man had to not only be a roman citizen, but had to have the minimum property requirement. Let non-property owners be recruited, with the promise of land after their campaign. Named after the latin word socius, meaning ally. In the first century bce, some italian cities were agitating for greater inclusion in the decisions made by the state. Allies wanted more privileges because they were giving over their men as soldiers.
