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and acquittal of Opimius (B.C. 120). Publius Lentulus dies in exile.
Prosecution and condemnation of Carbo (B.C. 119). Lucius Crassus.
Policy of the senate towards the late schemes of reform. Two new land
laws (circa 121-119 B.C.). The settlement of the land question with
respect to Ager Publicus in Italy (B.C. III). Limitations on the power of
the nobility; the Equestrian courts; trials of Scaevola (B.C. 120) and
Cato (B.C. 113). Consulship of Scaurus (B.C. 115); law concerning the
voting power of freedmen. Sumptuary law; activity of the censors
Metellus and Domitius (B.C. 115). Triumphs of Domitius, Fabius (B.C.
120) and Scaurus (B.C. 115), for military successes. Confidence of the
electors in the ancient houses. Recognition of talent by the nobility;

career of Scaurus (B.C. 163-115). The rise of Marius; his early career
(B.C. 157-119). Tribunate of Marius (B.C. 119). His law about the
method of voting in the Comitia carried in spite of the opposition of the
senate. He opposes a measure for the distribution of corn. Marius
elected praetor; accused and acquitted of Ambitus (B.C. 116). His
praetorship (B.C. 115), and pro-praetorship in Spain (B.C. 114).
Further opposition to the senate; foundation of Narbo Martius (B.C.
118). Glaucia; his tribunate and his law of extortion (circa 111 B.C.).
The spirit of unrest; religious fears at Rome (B.C. 114). First trial of the
vestals (B.C. 114). Second trial of the vestals (B.C. 113). Human
sacrifice. Great fire at Rome (B.C. III).


CHAPTER VI
: The kingdom of Numidia. The races of North Africa. The Numidians.
The Numidian monarchy. Reign of Micipsa (B.C. 148-118). Early
years of Jugurtha. Jugurtha at Numantia (B.C. 134-133). Joint rule of
Jugurtha, Adherbal and Hiempsal (B.C. 118). Murder of Hiempsal
(circa 116 B.C.); war between Jugurtha and Adherbal. Both kings send
envoys to Rome; the appeal of Adherbal. Decision of the senate.
Numidia divided between the claimants. Renewal of the war between
Jugurtha and Adherbal (circa 114 B.C.). Siege of Cirta (B.C. 112).
Embassy from Rome neglected by Jugurtha. Renewed appeal of
Adherbal. Another commission sent by Rome. Surrender of Cirta and
murder of Adherbal. Massacre of Italian traders. Its influence on the
commercial classes at Rome; protest by Memmius. Declaration of war
against Jugurtha. Command of Bestia in Numidia (B.C. III). Attitude of
Bocchus of Mauretania. Negotiations of Bestia with Jugurtha;
conclusion of peace. Excitement in Rome on the news of the agreement
with Jugurtha. Activity of Memmius. Jugurtha induced to come to
Rome (B.C. III). Jugurtha at Rome; the scene at the Contio. Murder of
Massiva. Jugurtha leaves Rome and the war is renewed, 365. Spurius
Albinus in Numidia. He returns to Rome leaving Aulus Albinus in
command. Enterprise of Aulus Albinus; his defeat and compact with
Jugurtha (B.C. 109). Reception of the news at Rome; the senate
invalidates the treaty. Return of Spurius Albinus to Africa. The

Mamilian Commission (B.C. 110). Metellus appointed to Numidia
(B.C. 109).


CHAPTER VII
: Metellus restores discipline in the army. Jugurtha attempts negotiation;
Metellus intrigues with the envoys. First campaign of Metellus (B.C.
109). Seizure of Vaga. Battle of the Muthul. Reception of the news at
Rome. Second campaign of Metellus (B.C. 108). Siege of Zama.
Correspondence of Metellus with Bomilcar. Negotiations with Jugurtha.
Discontent in the province of Africa at the progress of the war;
ambitions of Marius. Plans for securing the command for Marius.
Massacre of the Roman garrison at Vaga. Recovery of Vaga by
Metellus. Trial and execution of Turpilius, Intrigues of Bomilcar.
Bomilcar put to death by Jugurtha. Marius returns to Rome. His
election to the consulship (B.C. 108 or 107); Numidia assigned as his
province. Enrolment of the Capite Censi in the legions. Metellus's
expedition to Thala (B.C. 107); capture of the town, Leptis Major
appeals for, and receives, Roman help. Jugurtha finds help amongst the
Gaetulians. Junction of Jugurtha and Bocchus. Metellus moves to Cirta.
Close of Metellus's command.


CHAPTER VIII
: Marius arrives in Africa (B.C. 107). Return of Metellus to Rome: his
triumph. First campaign of Marius. Expedition to Capsa and
destruction of the town. Second campaign of Marius (B.C. 106);
operations on the Muluccha. Arrival of Sulla with cavalry from Italy.
Early career of Sulla. Renewed coalition of Jugurtha and Bocchus.
Retirement of Marius on Cirta; battles on the route. Marius approached
by Bocchus; Sulla and Manlius sent to interview Bocchus. Envoys
from Bocchus reach Sulla in the Roman winter-camp (B.C. 105).
Armistice made with Bocchus; he is then granted conditional terms of
alliance by the Roman senate. The mission of Sulla to Bocchus. The
advocates of Numidia and Rome at the Mauretanian court. Sulla urges

Bocchus to surrender Jugurtha. Betrayal of the Numidian king;
conclusion of the war; settlement of Numidia. Fate of Jugurtha.
Triumph of Marius. Lessons of the Numidian War. Growing