
17. Carthage - Empire Of The Phoenicians
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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Rome's Inclusive Citizenship
- Rome took a clever and pragmatic approach to absorbing other peoples into their society, contrasting with Carthage's policy of limiting citizenship.
- They offered citizenship generously, enabling them to draw upon vast reserves of manpower for their legions.
- Unlike Carthage, whose armies were not entirely made up of citizens, Rome's legions consisted of citizen soldiers.
- This inclusive strategy contributed to Rome's growth and influence, leading to an expanded treaty with Carthage.
- The new treaty restricted Rome from founding cities in Carthaginian territory, a sign that Rome’s expansion had become a concern for Carthage.
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