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Need for Written Law
- Early Roman law was a confusing mix of oral and written traditions, making it hard to know what was just.
- This lack of clarity led to a demand for a written legal code.
The Story of Coriolanus
- A Roman general, Coriolanus, defected and led a Volscian army against Rome.
- He withdrew after his mother's plea but was later murdered by Volscian officers.
Political Manipulation of War
- Plebeian leaders suspected patricians exaggerated external threats to avoid reform.
- This led to political clashes and accusations of warmongering for power.