Jugurthine War

Wars waged against Rome by Jugurtha, the adopted son of Micipsa , who, after having ruled favorably with the Romans, passed the rule down to all three of his sons; Jugurtha, Adherbal , and Hiempsal.

After insulting Jugurtha deeply, Hiempsal is killed on Jugurtha's orders and Adherbal fled the country to seek Roman help.

Beginning of the War

 * Adherbal pleaded his case before the Senate (which had been heavily bribed by Jugurtha), they decide in Jugurtha's favor
 * Rome is very slow to get involved, Jugurtha invades Adherbal's territory, kills him and takes over
 * Roman troops sent to discipline him fail to do so
 * Jugurtha comes to Rome, bribes nobility some more
 * General made treaty with Jugurtha, rejected by Senate

Jugurtha has practically free reign for several years, Rome is there but not doing anything.

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 * Marius takes control of Roman forces; not indebted to nobility
 * King of Mauretania hands over Jugurtha; organized by Sulla

Results

 * Mauretania takes part of Numidia
 * Expensive war, no territory gained
 * Shows senatorial weakness in foreign affairs