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Roman Politics and the Influence of Militarism
1:14:53 - 1:23:21 (08:28)
This episode discusses how Roman politics transformed into a culture of violence and how the veterans were part of the political drama. The transcript explains how different events led to a society where violence became the norm in politics.
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Discussion of the need for representation for non-nobles in Ancient Rome, specifically the poor, and the political dynamics of the time.
1:14:53 - 1:16:07 (01:13)
Summary
Discussion of the need for representation for non-nobles in Ancient Rome, specifically the poor, and the political dynamics of the time.
ChapterRoman Politics and the Influence of Militarism
EpisodePart One: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Octavius allows the public to vote on stripping him of his office while the forum is flooded with veterans watching this political drama unfold; Octavius locks the Roman treasury and carries a dagger under his cloak during speeches.
1:16:07 - 1:17:40 (01:33)
Summary
Octavius allows the public to vote on stripping him of his office while the forum is flooded with veterans watching this political drama unfold; Octavius locks the Roman treasury and carries a dagger under his cloak during speeches.
ChapterRoman Politics and the Influence of Militarism
EpisodePart One: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Tiberius becomes concerned as Octavius exercises more power than a single person is supposed to have in the political system, leading to a mob wanting to murder him.
1:17:40 - 1:19:31 (01:50)
Summary
Tiberius becomes concerned as Octavius exercises more power than a single person is supposed to have in the political system, leading to a mob wanting to murder him.
ChapterRoman Politics and the Influence of Militarism
EpisodePart One: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this podcast episode, the guest delves into the history of power struggles and politics in ancient Rome, highlighting the transformation from a cordial political environment to a more violent one where murder and battles were a norm.
1:19:31 - 1:23:21 (03:50)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the guest delves into the history of power struggles and politics in ancient Rome, highlighting the transformation from a cordial political environment to a more violent one where murder and battles were a norm. The episode also touches on the idea of artificial armed services and their role as militias for the powerful.