Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2022-08-16
Books mentioned on Part One: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State
Robert is joined by Andrew Ti to discuss The Roman Republic. See omnystudio.
Robert Evans recommended The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Storm Before the Storm
The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan is a compelling historical account that explores the turbulent decades leading up to the collapse of the Roman Republic.
Recommended“There is one really good book by podcaster Mike Duncan, who does the Revolutions podcast, uh, called The Storm Before the Storm. That's the one I would recommend if you want to read a book like that.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Epic of Gilgamesh
“The epic of Gilgamesh references customs that are similar to that as do Herodotus' histories. And we know that around this same period, at least one other Italian city revolted from Atruscan control because their women were abused.”