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Writing a Book on Roman History
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The speaker was offered the opportunity to write a book about Roman history, allowing him to fulfill a lifelong dream of writing a book and also reconnect with old friends and his roots. The book covers the backstory of the Roman Republic from its founding to the great imperial triumphs.
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The speaker talks about the opportunity she had to go back to her roots and write a book about Roman history, which gave her the chance to see her old friends.
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Summary
The speaker talks about the opportunity she had to go back to her roots and write a book about Roman history, which gave her the chance to see her old friends. She encourages listeners to pre-order the book to help make it a bestseller and allow her to write another book.
ChapterWriting a Book on Roman History
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PodcastThe History of Rome
The prologue provides a background to the Roman Republic, introducing the concept of mas maiorum, the strength of the client-patron relationship, and the basic republican institutions, as well as explaining Scipio Aemilianus' relationship with Polybius and the great imperial triumphs of 146 BC.
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Summary
The prologue provides a background to the Roman Republic, introducing the concept of mas maiorum, the strength of the client-patron relationship, and the basic republican institutions, as well as explaining Scipio Aemilianus' relationship with Polybius and the great imperial triumphs of 146 BC.