Chapter
Effects of War in Ancient Rome
43:18 - 50:11 (06:52)
The system of war in ancient Rome worked well when the scale was small but with invasion in other continents, soldiers were spending years away in campaigns, disrupting their lives and families. Despite this, many people continued fighting in wars because it was part of their family tradition.
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Historians discuss the significance of the Battle of Actium in which a significant percentage of the Roman political class and male population were wiped out during a battle in boats.
43:18 - 47:22 (04:03)
History
Summary
Historians discuss the significance of the Battle of Actium in which a significant percentage of the Roman political class and male population were wiped out during a battle in boats.
ChapterEffects of War in Ancient Rome
EpisodePart One: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This transcript snippet discusses the issues with having farmers serve as soldiers in ancient Rome, as they end up spending years away from their farms on campaigns in other countries.
47:22 - 50:11 (02:49)
Ancient Rome
Summary
This transcript snippet discusses the issues with having farmers serve as soldiers in ancient Rome, as they end up spending years away from their farms on campaigns in other countries.