DoomsdaysCWDamn! This DDG AI summary is spot-on (I usually don't use them).
"When Rome turned its armies against its own citizens
The Roman Republic and later the Empire, saw several instances where military force was used against its own citizens, usually due to internal political struggles, civil wars, or revolts
- The nature of Roman politics: Power struggles and rivalries among powerful individuals and factions were common throughout Roman history, especially during the late Republic and periods of imperial instability.
- The evolving role of the military: As the Republic transitioned into an Empire, the army's role shifted from primarily defending the state's external borders to also playing a decisive role in internal power struggles and securing the position of ambitious leaders.
- Moral and legal implications: Using armies against Roman citizens or within Roman territory was often considered a violation of tradition and law, but ambitious leaders were willing to defy these constraints in pursuit of power."
Hmmmm.... Sound familiar?
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Roman_civil_wars_and_revolts
https://www.history.com/articles/6-civil-wars-that-transformed-ancient-rome
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_the_Rubicon
Archived version of above:
https://archive.ph/1RUJn
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Steve Maclellan
