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War and Society in Early Rome, From Warlords to Generals

Jeremy Armstrong
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423. Carthage vs. Rome: The Wolf at the Gates (Part 3) artwork
The Rest Is HistoryFeb 26, 2024
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“The book discusses how the trauma of defeat by the Gauls led to a shared identity among the Roman people and the emergence of a citizen army.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Rome's identity transformation
For: Historians and students of ancient Rome
Key quote: “But that the sack of their city by the Gauls changes that.”
The host discusses how the sack of Rome by the Gauls in 390 BC was a pivotal moment that transformed Roman identity and unity. They reference Jeremy Armstrong's book to illustrate how this event led to the integration of the aristocracy and the masses into a common civic identity.