701. Roman Civil War: Rise of the General (Part 1)
Summary
This episode explores the Roman Republic in the 110s BC, focusing on the rise of Gaius Marius and the looming threat of the Teutones and Cimbri. The hosts discuss the political tensions following the Gracchi reforms, Marius’s populist strategies, and his rivalry with Lucius Cornelius Sulla. They also examine Rome’s expanding empire and the moral anxieties surrounding its wealth, setting the stage for the civil wars that would eventually end the Republic.
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