Ben Kane
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The Ancients
Spartacus
Maybe even though he wanted to leave, he didn't want to leave his army because he, by this stage, he was the undisputed leader and he had a big army and, you know, people have big egos.
The Ancients
Spartacus
And some of the sources say they then met the double consular armies of Lentulus and Gallius and beat them in open battle as well.
The Ancients
Spartacus
Some people said, oh, why didn't they attack Rome?
The Ancients
Spartacus
Rome had 25 to 30 foot high walls and a double legion in size.
The Ancients
Spartacus
There was no way they were ever going to do that.
The Ancients
Spartacus
You know, it's not worth the effort of doing it.