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Gracchi, Marius and Sulla

Gracchi, Marius and Sulla

Explore the riveting period of Romes history during the last half of the second century B.C., when she reigned supreme over the western world. This captivating account by British historian Augustus Henry Beesly takes you on a journey through a 100-year revolution led by four dynamic leaders. The narrative begins with the idealistic Gracchi Brothers attempts at land reforms and continues with the ingenious military changes by Marius, a resourceful soldier. The book culminates with the story of the charismatic Sulla, who seized control of the capital in 82 B.C. with support from the Roman legions. After a brutal purge, he sought to reverse the tide of social change with reactionary measures. Beeslys fascinating storytelling brings each character to life, offering a window into this transformative period in Romes history.

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01 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 27 min 36 sec
02 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 18 min 35 sec
03 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 29 min 57 sec
04 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 28 min 18 sec
05 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 29 min 10 sec
06 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 32 min 1 sec
07 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 27 min 34 sec
08 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 13 min 20 sec
09 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 21 min 41 sec
10 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 31 min 49 sec
11 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 18 min 58 sec
12 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 20 min 51 sec
13 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 23 min 36 sec
14 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 24 min 10 sec
15 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 36 min 19 sec
16 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 19 min 13 sec
17 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly 23 min 6 sec

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