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- The uncovering of the conspiracy would bring what historian Mary Beard in her book SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome called a clash between “ideology and ambition.” The discovery of the alleged conspiracy would be the pinnacle of Cicero's long distinguished career in politics. It would bring him praise from some but condemnation from others.
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The Catilinarian conspiracy, sometimes Second Catilinarian conspiracy, was an attempted coup d'état by Lucius Sergius Catilina (Catiline) to overthrow the Roman consuls of 63 BC – Marcus Tullius Cicero and Gaius Antonius Hybrida – and forcibly assume control of the state in their stead.
Feb 3, 2016 · The uncovering of the conspiracy would bring what historian Mary Beard in her book SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome called a clash between “ideology and ambition.”. The discovery of the alleged conspiracy would be the pinnacle of Cicero's long distinguished career in politics.
- Donald L. Wasson
Oct 23, 2024 · In his work, The Republic, Cicero recalled, “As I was retiring from the consulship, I swore in a public assembly that the state had been saved by my actions” (Cicero, The Republic, chapter 8). Indeed, the early discovery of the conspiracy and the arrest of the conspirators who were still in Rome did save the Republic from a worse rebellion ...
Mar 17, 2023 · Soon after, Cicero uncovered definite proof of the plot and orchestrated the arrest of nine of Catiline’s co-conspirators. These included some of Rome’s leading citizens. The Senate debated what to do with the conspirators with some pressing for the death penalty.
Jan 14, 2022 · He refers to the uncovering by Cicero of Catiline’s conspiracy, a plot whose nature and significance remain a matter of debate, but whose thwarting Cicero refers to often and takes to represent his having more or less single-handedly saved the republic from catastrophe.
Cicero's influence waned, and he found himself exiled from Rome in 58 BCE, a stark turn of fortunes for the once-celebrated orator. For the Roman Republic, the conspiracy underscored the need for reforms.
Sep 11, 2022 · The Catiline Conspiracy was the attempt of the Roman senator Catiline to overthrow the government of Rome whilst Cicero was a consul. This happened during the Roman Republic which was the period of Rome’s history before the Empire.
