Was Rome a glorious republic fueled by conquest... or a brutal exploitation machine built on the backs of the conquered?

The Roman Republic thrived on conquest, but how did they squeeze wealth from their vast empire? This video dives into the dark world of the publicani, Rome's ruthless tax collectors. We'll explore the auction system, the brutal tactics used to extract maximum profit, and the resentment it bred in the provinces. Discover how this system fueled rebellions and ultimately contributed to the fall of the republic.

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00:00 - Taxation, ancient and modern
01:48 - The Publicani, Roman Robber Barons
05:25 - Taxes and Class War
08:00 - The Bloody History of the Publicani
11:00 - Tax Collectors in Judea
12:17 - The decline of the Publicani and the fall of the republic


Keywords: Roman Empire, Publicani, Tax Farming, Ancient Rome, History, Economics, Warfare, Rebellion

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