Spartacus: The Third Servile War
Synopsis
Originally a slave, Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator that led a rebellion between the slaves and the Romans, through time the rebellion became the Third Servile War. His journey began when he was taken to a gladiator school near Capua and escaped with around 70 slaves in a group, taking refuge at Mt Vesuvius. Although Spartacus and the group were small in numbers they were still strong and were able to beat the first 2 waves of Roman forces going against them that consisted of a unit of 3000 men and even with the absolute superiority of the Roman forces the gladiators prevailed. Eventually with this dazzling victory Spartacus inspired slaves to run away from their owners to join his crew. Later on, a year passed and more than 40000 escaped slaves but if the ancient resources …show more content…
Many Gauls and Germans are defeated by Publicola. Their leader, Crixus, is killed. Spartacus then defeats Lentulus and then Publicola
-The Third Servile War (also referred to as the Gladiator War and The War of Spartacus) is crushed by Pompey and Crassus
Significance of Spartacus
As you know, Spartacus was an inspiration in the Third Servile War and is still a modern-day inspirational figure today. He was remembered mainly for his exceptional leadership and effort that he displayed during the war. Spartacus was certainly a remarkable person and also referred as the greatest Roman according to Marx, he inspired others to stand up, reminded the Romans that shaves were also human, showed that everyone is equal
Personally, I think Spartacus was an amazing person and despite being a slave, Spartacus standing up against the Roman forces was a really courageous act and inspired many in doing so. Spartacus was certainly a hero in my eyes and he is remembered as a symbol of freedom that fights for pride and
Originally a slave, Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator that led a rebellion between the slaves and the Romans, through time the rebellion became the Third Servile War. His journey began when he was taken to a gladiator school near Capua and escaped with around 70 slaves in a group, taking refuge at Mt Vesuvius. Although Spartacus and the group were small in numbers they were still strong and were able to beat the first 2 waves of Roman forces going against them that consisted of a unit of 3000 men and even with the absolute superiority of the Roman forces the gladiators prevailed. Eventually with this dazzling victory Spartacus inspired slaves to run away from their owners to join his crew. Later on, a year passed and more than 40000 escaped slaves but if the ancient resources …show more content…
Many Gauls and Germans are defeated by Publicola. Their leader, Crixus, is killed. Spartacus then defeats Lentulus and then Publicola
-The Third Servile War (also referred to as the Gladiator War and The War of Spartacus) is crushed by Pompey and Crassus
Significance of Spartacus
As you know, Spartacus was an inspiration in the Third Servile War and is still a modern-day inspirational figure today. He was remembered mainly for his exceptional leadership and effort that he displayed during the war. Spartacus was certainly a remarkable person and also referred as the greatest Roman according to Marx, he inspired others to stand up, reminded the Romans that shaves were also human, showed that everyone is equal
Personally, I think Spartacus was an amazing person and despite being a slave, Spartacus standing up against the Roman forces was a really courageous act and inspired many in doing so. Spartacus was certainly a hero in my eyes and he is remembered as a symbol of freedom that fights for pride and