Rome's Politics and Politics

The years ahead were long and hard for rome. Grain shortages were reported in a dozen of the next 50 years, with devastating famines following. The lack of nourishment inevitably led to plagues, which further decimated the population. In the midst of this desperation, some men allowed their scruples to take a back seat to ambition. One man in particular would pay the ultimate price for his hubrus. Manlius was an overnight sensation, a newly mented political rock star. Everywhere he went, he was greeted by large ovations, acclaiming his generosity.