From enslavement to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus - Fiona Radford
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Spartacus, a Thracian slave, led a successful rebellion with other slaves, employing guerrilla tactics to attract followers and control villages; however, internal conflicts led to defeat by Marcus Licinius Crassus in 71 BCE, resulting in Spartacus's death and the crucifixion of 6000 captives.
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- Spartacus, a Thracian slave, orchestrated a successful slave rebellion in 73 BCE, growing his army through strategic guerrilla tactics and village control, ultimately reaching 120,000 members.
- Internal conflicts within Spartacus's army led to their downfall in 71 BCE when Marcus Licinius Crassus defeated them, resulting in Spartacus's death and the crucifixion of 6000 captives, showcasing the brutal consequences of failed uprisings in ancient Rome.
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Who was Spartacus?
A Thracian slave who led a rebellion.
What tactics did Spartacus use?
Guerrilla tactics to lead his rebel army.
How did Spartacus's rebellion end?
Defeated by Marcus Licinius Crassus in 71 BCE.
What was the outcome of Spartacus's rebellion?
Spartacus's death and crucifixion of captives.
How did Spartacus gain followers?
By employing successful guerrilla tactics.
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Spartacus: Slave Rebel Leader of Ancient Rome
- Spartacus, a Thracian slave brought to Capua by a gladiator trainer named Batiatus, led a rebellion in 73 BCE with 73 other slaves, seizing weapons and fighting for their freedom.
- Spartacus cleverly led his growing rebel army in successful guerrilla tactics, attracting more followers and gaining control of villages for weapon forging.
- Despite facing Roman retaliation with two legions in 72 BCE, Spartacus's army grew to roughly 120,000 members, but internal conflicts led to their defeat in 71 BCE by Marcus Licinius Crassus, resulting in Spartacus's death and the crucifixion of 6000 captives.
