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“John Worry wrote a great book on ancient warfare, and he described the defenses, which is a weird word, right? is their defenses in one sense, but they're also the fortifications besieging the other army and another.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Roman military reforms
For: Historians and military enthusiasts
Key quote: “One of the benchmarks in Roman military history is something called the Marian reforms.”
The host discusses the significant changes made to the Roman army by Caius Marius, particularly the Marian reforms that transformed it into a professional force. This transformation is crucial for understanding the military effectiveness of Rome during its imperial expansion.