Tiberius Gracchus and the Land Reform Struggle

This chapter chronicles the transformation of Rome's agricultural landscape and the resulting socio-political unrest, focusing on Tiberius Gracchus's efforts for land reform. Amidst growing class disparities and opposition from the Senate, Gracchus rallies popular support for the Lex Agraria, which seeks to redistribute land to the poor. The chapter culminates in a violent confrontation in the Senate, highlighting a critical turning point in Roman political conflict.