Mithridatic Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Greece, Asia Minor, Greece (ancient)
- Date: 88-65
Article abstract: At issue: Control of Asia Minor. Result: Roman victory; acquisition of new Roman provinces in Asia Minor.
Background
The death of King Attalus III in 133 b.c.e. left the kingdom of Pergamum to the Roman people. This territory, organized as the province of Asia, became a rich source of revenue for Rome. The neighboring regions of Bithynia, Galatia, Cappadocia, and Pontus remained nominally independent allies of the Roman people but often were subject to Roman intervention. Mithridates VI Eupator, king of Pontus, expanded his kingdom from...
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