This is a fine, accessible treatment of the complex figure of Gaius Marius and the turbulent epoch in which he lived, a task at which Hyden’s text succeeds with aplomb.

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CRAIG NAKASHIAN, THE SOCIETY FOR MEDIEVAL MILITARY HISTORY

Hyden has done an impressive job of staying open minded about his subject, a rare achievement in biographies of figures from this period. His conclusion makes it clear that he sees Marius as a flawed figure, operating in a flawed system, but also unlucky in that he survived just long enough to tarnish his own reputation with the brutality of the last period of his life.

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History of War

...a most satisfying read.

Dr John Viggers

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Military History Dispatches

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A Wargamer's Needful Things

Marc Hyden has given us the best extant account of Gaius Marius’ leading role in the history of late Roman Republic. It is required reading for those interested in the period and highly recommended for the general reader.

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Marietta Daily Journal

I was very impressed with Hyden’s attention to detail. He has done a wonderful job in putting this topic to words. Through his words, the reader is able to visualize a lot of the content within, although a few images would have also helped. Aside from the maps at the beginning of the book, the book contains no additional photographs. Regardless, this was an excellent book depicting an excellent historical figure. I highly recommend it.

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Ancient Origins

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Ancient Origins

I leave it to the interested reader to learn more from Hyden’s book about this fascinating Roman. As you read it, consider it more than the story of one life of antiquity. Think of it as an exegesis of power. The Roman historian Tacitus knew well what he was talking about when he wrote in 117 AD, “Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.”

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