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How the Romans dealt with charismatic opposition leaders
4:02:47 - 4:09:54 (07:06)
In this episode, Mike Green takes a look at how the Romans dealt with opposition leaders and rebels who were charismatic and dangerous, and how they followed a standard policy to deal with them.
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Caesar's policy with troublemakers was to eliminate the leaders of the opposition party, as seen in his pursuit of the Gallic resistance and taking out Count Factions and opposing parties within tribes.
4:02:47 - 4:04:59 (02:11)
Summary
Caesar's policy with troublemakers was to eliminate the leaders of the opposition party, as seen in his pursuit of the Gallic resistance and taking out Count Factions and opposing parties within tribes. This approach was a mafia-like strategy and a common practice in dealing with charismatic tribal guerrilla leaders.
ChapterHow the Romans dealt with charismatic opposition leaders
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Learn about the charismatic leaders in the Celtic rebellion against the Roman Empire, such as Vercingetorix and Ambiorix, as well as the tactics used in battle by both sides.
4:04:59 - 4:06:48 (01:48)
Summary
Learn about the charismatic leaders in the Celtic rebellion against the Roman Empire, such as Vercingetorix and Ambiorix, as well as the tactics used in battle by both sides.
ChapterHow the Romans dealt with charismatic opposition leaders
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This episode discusses the dilemma faced by followers of Ambiorix as to whether or not to rebel against the Romans, weighing high-minded causes against the risk of failure and the high chances of losing everything that matters to them, as well as the fate of Ambiorix and his tribe at the hands of Caesar.
4:06:48 - 4:09:54 (03:06)
Summary
This episode discusses the dilemma faced by followers of Ambiorix as to whether or not to rebel against the Romans, weighing high-minded causes against the risk of failure and the high chances of losing everything that matters to them, as well as the fate of Ambiorix and his tribe at the hands of Caesar.