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EPISODE 1 The Slave Wars (Part 1)

History on Fire

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The Rise of Violence and Corruption in Sicily

Exploring the historical background of slave uprisings, the chapter details the first slave war in Sicily and the aftermath of the Second Punic War, leading to the surge in demand for slaves. It sheds light on the harsh conditions faced by agricultural and herdsmen slaves, the mistreatment they endured, and the resulting spread of violence and lawlessness in Sicily during a time of rampant corruption.

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