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The Reforms of Gaius Marius
1:06:36 - 1:14:33 (07:56)
This episode discusses the role of Gaius Marius in formalizing and institutionalizing the practices of the Roman army, which allowed for the creation of the first Roman imperial army, as well as the deep-seated fear of invasion from the north that was present in Rome dating back to the sack of Rome in 390.
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Gaius Marius is given a lot of credit for transforming the Roman Republican army into the first Roman imperial army, but some argue that he simply formalized existing practices.
1:06:36 - 1:08:45 (02:09)
Summary
Gaius Marius is given a lot of credit for transforming the Roman Republican army into the first Roman imperial army, but some argue that he simply formalized existing practices. The challenge of dealing with imperial problems with a Republican army has been damaging to society.
ChapterThe Reforms of Gaius Marius
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The fear of a barbarian invasion from the north was deeply seated within the Roman Empire history and was used by politicians and generals such as Caesar to their advantage, as the fear remained even after the sack of Rome in 390.
1:08:46 - 1:12:29 (03:42)
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The fear of a barbarian invasion from the north was deeply seated within the Roman Empire history and was used by politicians and generals such as Caesar to their advantage, as the fear remained even after the sack of Rome in 390. The Roman army's constant drilling and experience-building allowed for institutional memory and better future capabilities.
ChapterThe Reforms of Gaius Marius
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In this podcast episode, the speaker explains how conquering new unstable regions can create new frontiers and how the biggest threat to Rome during Caesar's time was not an outside force, but something else entirely.
1:12:29 - 1:14:33 (02:03)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker explains how conquering new unstable regions can create new frontiers and how the biggest threat to Rome during Caesar's time was not an outside force, but something else entirely.