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The Rise of Pompey the Great in Ancient Rome
14:24 - 19:54 (05:30)
This episode discusses the rise to power of Pompey the Great and the challenges he faced during the transition from a Republican to an Imperial era in ancient Rome.
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Sulla's rise to power was marked by bloodshed and terror.
14:24 - 16:34 (02:09)
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Sulla's rise to power was marked by bloodshed and terror. He created a list of people to be executed or banished and ruthlessly killed those he saw as a threat to his rule.
ChapterThe Rise of Pompey the Great in Ancient Rome
EpisodePart Two: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The wealthy are now able to buy armies by donating money to the state in exchange for military power.
16:34 - 17:53 (01:19)
Summary
The wealthy are now able to buy armies by donating money to the state in exchange for military power. This process has been observed historically, with rich individuals accumulating wealth and using it to purchase military resources.
ChapterThe Rise of Pompey the Great in Ancient Rome
EpisodePart Two: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The history of Pompey the Great, from being a mocking nickname by the senators to becoming a key figure in Roman history, who ultimately fell from power due to his strategies and maneuvers.
17:54 - 19:54 (02:00)
Summary
The history of Pompey the Great, from being a mocking nickname by the senators to becoming a key figure in Roman history, who ultimately fell from power due to his strategies and maneuvers.