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Tiberius' Father-in-Law and the Transformation of Roman Agriculture
06:04 - 15:38 (09:34)
Tiberius's father-in-law was a member of the prestigious patrician family and recently named princeps senatus while Roman agriculture was shifting from small independent farms to large commercial operations dominated by a few families due to acquisition of small farmer's lands by the wealthy families that led to transformation of the Roman agricultural landscape.
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Tiberius's family had risen in stature with each generation and his father had become the ablest and most energetic young man of his time.
06:04 - 09:37 (03:33)
Summary
Tiberius's family had risen in stature with each generation and his father had become the ablest and most energetic young man of his time. Tiberius was on track to become the leading man of his time, with a prestigious father-in-law and a generous spirit, according to Livy.
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The Romans were extravagant spenders, splurging on luxuries such as fine carpets, ornate silverware, jewelry, and furniture made of gold, silver, and ivory - thanks to the hefty hauls of silver and gold that soldiers brought back from campaigns in faraway lands.
09:37 - 11:40 (02:03)
Summary
The Romans were extravagant spenders, splurging on luxuries such as fine carpets, ornate silverware, jewelry, and furniture made of gold, silver, and ivory - thanks to the hefty hauls of silver and gold that soldiers brought back from campaigns in faraway lands.
ChapterTiberius' Father-in-Law and the Transformation of Roman Agriculture
EpisodeThe Storm Before The Storm: Chapter 1- The Beasts of Italy
PodcastThe History of Rome
Roman small independent farms were transformed into large commercial operations, as lower-class families burdened with poverty and military service, fell into a state of neglect and became tenant farmers tied to their landlords.
11:40 - 15:38 (03:57)
Summary
Roman small independent farms were transformed into large commercial operations, as lower-class families burdened with poverty and military service, fell into a state of neglect and became tenant farmers tied to their landlords.