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Mentioned in 34 episodes

The storm before the storm

The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic

Book • 2017

Duncan, Michael (Podcaster)

This book chronicles the years 146-78 BC, a period marked by the rise of economic inequality, social and ethnic prejudice, and rampant corruption, which ultimately led to the collapse of the Roman Republic.

Duncan explores how men like Marius, Sulla, and the Gracchi brothers set new precedents that undermined the traditional principles of the Republic, leading it towards destruction.

The book also draws parallels between the decline of the Roman Republic and contemporary political issues, highlighting the importance of maintaining democratic norms and addressing social and economic inequalities.

Mentioned by

George Friedman

Demetri Kofinas

Demetri Kofinas

Francis Ford Coppola

Joe Scarborough

Mentioned in 34 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as the author of "The Storm Before the Storm," a book that provides historical context for understanding current political events.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book providing historical context to current political events.

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Recommended by

Theo Von

, this is his best stab at parallels between our society and the Romans.

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Mentioned by

George Friedman

as a description of the current state of affairs in the United States.

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Mentioned by

Demetri Kofinas

as a book that also relies on generational theories to explain current changes.

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Mentioned by

Demetri Kofinas

as the best-selling author of several books on geopolitics.

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Mentioned by

Demetri Kofinas

as the best-selling author of several books on geopolitics.

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Mentioned by

Demetri Kofinas

as the best-selling author of several books on geopolitics.

Navigating the Twin Crises of the 2020s | George Friedman

Mentioned by

Demetri Kofinas

as the best-selling author of several books on geopolitics.

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Mentioned by

Mike Green

while discussing the transition period between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.

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Recommended by

Francis Ford Coppola

as a captivating read.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book detailing the fall of the Roman Republic and the role of Stoics.

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Mentioned by Matt Sittman as the book he chose to read while in Rome.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

, recommending a book about the decline of the Roman Republic.

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Mentioned by

Joe Scarborough

as the author of 'Nixonland' and 'Before the Storm', works on the rise of the conservative movement.

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Mentioned by

Matthew Sitman

as

Rick Perlstein

's first book.

The Infernal Triangle (w/ Rick Perlstein)

Mentioned by

Brent Johnson

when discussing historical parallels between the Roman Republic and the United States.

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Mentioned by

Mike Duncan

as an audio excerpt from his book.

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Mentioned by

Eli Lake

in the context of the Roman Republic's history.

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Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

for its historical parallels to current political events.

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