The Republic
Sulla
He marched an army into Rome and ruled by force.
Years. 138 BC to 78 BC
Three short facts
- 1He was a rival of Marius.
- 2He posted lists of enemies who could be killed.
- 3He later stepped down, which surprised people.
The story
Sulla believed the old nobles should stay in charge.
When politics blocked him, he used soldiers.
He took Rome.
He rewrote rules to strengthen the Senate.
Then he gave up the dictatorship and retired.