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The Roman land grab in Asia minor
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Tiberius uses his political savvy to convince Romans to take over King Atollus’ kingdom, claiming his will instructed that the Roman people were to be heirs. He then allocates a portion of Atollus’ treasury towards funding the work of the Land Commission.

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