Erratum: Crassus' command in the war against spartacus (73-71 BCE): His official position, forces and political spoils (Klio (2014) 96:2 (607-644) DOI:10.1515/klio-2014-0047)

Abstract

SummaryLate in 72 BCE, Spartacus’ stunning series of victories over the consuls L. Gellius Publicola and Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus and then the proconsul C. Cassius Longinus (cos. 73) triggered a dearth of candidates for the consular and praetorian elections for 71. This deadlock was broken only when M. Licinius Crassus announced that he would run for praetor, declaring he was prepared to accept the command against Spartacus. Immediately following his election, Crassus began preparing, probably receiving a grant of delegatedpraetorium imperiumto bridge the interval between election and assumption of office. Having raised no less than six legions, personally advancing the funds require..