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Episode CCXXVII - The Catiline Comparison (The Catiline Conspiracy VIII)

Emperors of Rome

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Lessons from Ancient Rome

This chapter draws parallels between ancient Roman power struggles and the current political landscape in the United States. It examines the manipulation of military loyalties and the concentration of power, offering cautionary lessons from figures like Sulla and Caesar regarding the fragility of civilian control.

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