Beyond the Arena: Why "Spartacus MMXII: The Beginning" is a Hidden Gem of 2012
The Roman army was decisively defeated, and Glaber was forced to flee. The victory at Vesuvius galvanized support for the rebellion, and Spartacus' legend grew. The Roman authorities, however, redoubled their efforts to crush the uprising, appointing a new commander, Marcus Licinius Crassus, to lead the campaign against Spartacus.
: Titled "The Beginning," it was intended as the first part of a saga, though no official sequel was ever produced due to changing industry economics. Plot Summary The story follows the captured Thracian warrior,