Auteur(s) : Graham WYLIE (Monash Univ., Melbourne, Australie)
Titre : Lucullus Daemoniac
Revue : L’Antiquité Classique
Volume : 63
Date : 1994
Pages : 109-119

Abstract :
The enigma of L. Licinius Lucullus’ life puzzled even his biographer Plutarch. His early career as Sulla’s trusted associate was distinguished both for military and naval successes and for wise and humane administration of the war-ravaged Greek states in Asia. Yet his Eastern command showed thirst for military glory and adulation, and personal greed, leading him to prolong the war against Mithridates and Tigranes. Arrogance and contempt for his troops led to mutiny, negating past victories, and to his recall. The luxury of his retired life disgusted even his friends.

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