The threat of a Germanic invasion had nearly bought Rome to its knees. Yet the Romans would rally and change their way of fighting, but this would affect the long term stability of the Republic. Continue reading The Cimbrian War: A New Roman War Machine
The Gracchi Brothers would see the emergence of the new political faction, the populares. The fighting between them and the senatorial elite would see the eventual dissolution of the Roman Republic as politics started to get extreme. Continue reading Tiberius Gracchus: Start of civil disobedience
An overview of Decimation, the most brutal punishment issued by the Roman war machine. Traumatic to say the least. Continue reading Decimation
How the Imperial Roman Legion was the most complete army sub-unit until the Napoleonic Army Continue reading The Imperial Legion: Most complete unit
Censors were the final official position in the Republic. There was no imperium or legislative authority, but the moral authority with this post was immense. Continue reading Censors: Populations and Morals
Governors were given to high ranking magistrates, basically former Consuls and Praetors. They played a big role in keeping Roman law and order while enriching themselves. Continue reading Governors: Enriching Politics and Pockets
The Consul was the apex position a politician could aspire to achieve. In this position, they could change the history of the Republic and had immense duties and power to carry out their agenda. Continue reading Consul: Apex of the Republic
The Aedile was a second office in the senate for a man in the mid-30s. While optional, it could be an office through which one can boost their popularity. Continue reading The Aedile: Costly Popularity
Quaestors were the first major public office, and was a ticket to the senate to the Rome. Continue reading Quaestor: Welcome to the Senate
Rome had an interesting political system with various positions and rules. Here is an overview of the system. Continue reading Roman Politics and the Cursus Honorum
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