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Gladiators: The Colosseum

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Emperors and Economic Strategy

This chapter explores how emperors managed financial strategies during military successes and failures, using extravagant spending to bolster public perception and maintain control. It also examines the construction of the Colosseum, highlighting the role of slavery in Roman society and the societal fears surrounding potential slave revolts.

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