Revolutions Politics & Prose Oct 28: The Storm Before the Storm Book Event
Oct 30, 2017
The podcast explores the fall of the Roman Republic and its parallels to modern times. It discusses the transformation of military service in the Roman legions, the impacts of reforms on political and economic conditions, and reflections on the 2016 election. The podcast also delves into the quirky tale of the sacred chickens and debates the best and worst Roman emperors.
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Episode notes
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic
01:53 • 20min
The Evolution of Military Service in the Roman Legions
21:37 • 25min
Reforming Political and Economic Conditions
46:08 • 4min
Reflections on the 2016 election and discussing quirky Roman history
49:53 • 2min
The Quirky Tale of the Sacred Chickens
51:52 • 8min
Factors that Shape History and the Best of the Worst Roman Emperors
59:49 • 4min