Episode 39
Conquerors of Italy - the Early roman republic
Ancient Warfare Podcast · The History Network
May 16, 20141h 27m
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Show Notes
With Jasper away Josho is joined by regulars Lindsay Powell, Murray Dahm and guest Mark McCaffery.
"The rise of Early Republican Rome, from leading city in Latium to imperial power dominating peninsular Italy, seems inexorable. The Romans' aggression, competitive nature and habit of annual campaigning -- for land, slaves, booty and glory -- are often cited as the stimuli for conquest."