Jeremy Armstrong, Professor of Classics & Ancient History at the University of Auckland and author of Children of Mars: The Origins of Rome's Empire, joins the show to discuss the early history of Rome, the role of family and clan in the structure of its military, the transition from monarchy to republic, and the nature of warfare during this formative period.
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02:28 The Problems of Early History
06:05 Warfare in Early Rome: A Complex Picture
11:52 The Importance of Myths in Roman Identity
15:01 Aeneas and Romulus: Founding Figures of Rome
18:00 The Significance of Aeneas in Roman Culture
20:48 The Function of Rome
33:09 The Role of Land and Mobility in Early Rome
36:07 Understanding the Monarchy and Military Structure
42:32 Transition from Monarchy to Republic
53:26 The Impact of the Sack of Rome
1:01:27 Shifting Towards Imperial Ambitions
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