Mike Duncan lays out the events in the Roman Republic from 146 BC to 78 BC. Often we are taught the importance of Julius Caesar, but not the events preceding his fall. In truth, Rome was a hot mess! In no way was I expecting to learn of such atrocities that continued for decades. The imperialist nation accomplished almost too much, with too little concentration on caring for the land (& people) conquered. For all the history buffs out there, take a deep dive into the Roman Republic with this informative read!