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Rome, Carthage, and the Punic Wars: Interview with Dr. Bret Devereaux

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The Struggles of Small Farmers in Roman Military Service

This chapter examines the socioeconomic challenges faced by small farmer-soldiers in Roman society, using Spurrius the Gustinus as a case study. It discusses their financial hardships related to military service, including the costs of equipment and inadequate compensation compared to Hellenistic soldiers.

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