The March of History: Julius Caesar 3. Return of Julius Caesar
Jul 21, 2020
Julius Caesar returns to Rome with a determination to make his name known and proves his prowess as an orator with the help of Marcus Tullius Cicero. The podcast explores the significance of luck in Roman warfare, the risky career of a prominent figure who took out enormous loans for campaigns, the repercussions of debt in ancient Rome, and the attachment that Roman generals feel to Rome despite their time fighting abroad. The chapter on Cicero introduces the great orator and discusses his goals and ambitions compared to Caesar.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Caesar's Luck and its Significance in Roman Warfare
02:09 • 2min
A Prominent Figure's Risky Career
04:33 • 2min
Repercussions of Debt in Ancient Rome
06:21 • 2min
Attachment and Community: Roman Generals and the Paradox of Exile
08:33 • 24min
Cicero: The Great Orator
32:11 • 14min