event
the slave revolt in Italy
The rising of slaves under Spartacus in Italy (73–71 BC), suppressed by Crassus and Pompey; Caesar cites it among recent trials of arms.
Reading notes
- De Bello Gallico §1.40.5 slave revolt
The rising of Spartacus's slaves in Italy (73–71 BC), crushed by Crassus and Pompey; cited among recent Roman feats of arms.