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Episode CXXX - Unpopular Reforms (Gracchi III)

Emperors of Rome

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Isn't He a Friend of Tiberius?

Plutarch describes marcus octavius as a man of sober character, discreet and a friend of tiberius. He's forced by influential men, as plutarch puts it, to oppose Tiberius. So he withdraws the law that would have made him more lenient on wrong-doers in order to give power back to the people.

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