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The Brutality of Roman Politics in the Republican Period
1:01:13 - 1:09:17 (08:03)
This podcast explores the cutthroat nature of Roman politics during the Republican period, and how this led to cunning leaders coming to power. The discussion also touches on the role of the Praetorian Guard and their influence in selecting emperors.
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The Praetorian Guard started as an elite military unit tasked with protecting the Roman emperors, but ended up becoming a corrupting influence on the imperial system.
1:01:13 - 1:04:06 (02:53)
Summary
The Praetorian Guard started as an elite military unit tasked with protecting the Roman emperors, but ended up becoming a corrupting influence on the imperial system.
ChapterThe Brutality of Roman Politics in the Republican Period
EpisodePart Two: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The process of choosing the next emperor in Ancient Rome was influenced greatly by political violence.
1:04:06 - 1:07:59 (03:52)
Summary
The process of choosing the next emperor in Ancient Rome was influenced greatly by political violence. The guard would often side with the person who had the most power and money, resulting in a lack of stability and fluctuating power dynamics.
ChapterThe Brutality of Roman Politics in the Republican Period
EpisodePart Two: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Roman Republic eventually transformed into a police state, with the creation of a permanent and professional army that was loyal to the state instead of to individual generals, as well as the founding of a secret police force called the frumentarii.
1:07:59 - 1:09:17 (01:18)
Summary
The Roman Republic eventually transformed into a police state, with the creation of a permanent and professional army that was loyal to the state instead of to individual generals, as well as the founding of a secret police force called the frumentarii.