How did the Republic die? What led to the rise of Caesar? Was the senate basically an oligarchy? Tell me about Caesar's reforms -- was he really a man of the people or a tyrant?
I dont know but HBO Romes was really good.
Here's a list with a bunch of sources on the Roman Republic & its demise if you want to do some research of your own.
>>3127163
>Tell me about Caesar's reforms
desu it is the Gracchi's reforms that eventually lead to the ruin of the Republic
>>3127221
You meant the lack of land reforms leading to an urban mob created by the destruction of the rural farmers because of slavery and the large estates, right?
>>3127292
And we all know whose fault that is, opitmates scum
2bh I think things like crippling wealth inequality and a ruling class who cared less and less about the plebs was the main cause.
Things like the Marian reforms or the role of the Tribune of the Plebs were just means to an end for the inevitable shift away from a republic
>>3128436
>things like crippling wealth inequality and a ruling class who cared less and less about the plebs was the main cause.
Sounds familiar...