Cost of Glory

How do we get Fortune on our side? What are the qualities necessary for daring unthinkable, unspeakable acts? When is it justifiable to massacre your enemies? Sulla: A man of contradictions. Enjoyer of dramas and hedonistic pleasures; most successful general of his generation, and one of the greatest of all time. Patriot and champion of the ancient constitution; the Roman responsible for more Roman deaths than perhaps any other man in history. Was Sulla the one who broke the Republic?

Show Notes

How do we get Fortune on our side?  What are the qualities necessary for daring unthinkable, unspeakable acts? When is it justifiable to massacre your enemies?   Sulla: A man of contradictions.  Enjoyer of dramas and hedonistic pleasures; most successful general of his generation, and one of the greatest of all time.  Patriot and champion of the ancient constitution; the Roman responsible for more Roman deaths than perhaps any other man in history.  
 
Was Sulla one who broke the Republic?
 
In this episode learn the arts of:
-Wisdom
-charm
-gift giving
-deception
 
People:
Gaius Marius
Jugurtha
King Bocchus
The Cimbri and Teutones
Quintus Lutatius Catulus
The Metelli
Aemilius Scaurus
Mithridates of Pontus
The Parthians
Quintus Pompeius Rufus
Manius Aquillius (cameo)
Publius Sulpicius Rufus
 
 
Places:
Rome
Numidia
Gaul
Cilicia
Cappadocia
Armenia
Euphrates River
Persia
Parthia
Nola

What is Cost of Glory?

The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization. The cost of glory is always great. Visit costofglory.com to find out more.