Chapter 2: The Game

The Roman Republic was built on a broken foundation; Roman culture, society, and government would, and did, poison the Republic.  We see how the Republic structured its government so no one person held all the power, the role of competition in Roman politicians and generals, the value of a politician’s auctoritas, why Romans loved war, and how the Republic (badly) governed its provinces.

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What motivated Romans to keep conquering their neighbors, and expand in size? And how would this motivation lead to instability?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

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