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Conquerors of Italy - the Early roman republic
Episode 39
Published 11 years, 10 months ago
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With Jasper away Josho is joined by regulars Lindsay Powell, Murray Dahm and guest Mark McCaffery.
"The rise of Early Republican Rome, from leading city in Latium to imperial power dominating peninsular Italy, seems inexorable. The Romans' aggression, competitive nature and habit of annual campaigning -- for land, slaves, booty and glory -- are often cited as the stimuli for conquest."