Extra History: The Brothers Gracchi
Offered By: Extra Credits via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Dive into a comprehensive video series exploring the lives, political careers, and lasting impact of Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, two influential Roman tribunes. Discover how these brothers challenged the established order of the Roman Republic, championed populist reforms, and ultimately met tragic ends. Follow their journey from their early days to their rise as populares, examine the concept of ochlocracy, and understand how their actions contributed to the eventual fall of the Roman Republic. The series also includes a prequel episode on Gracchus the Elder, providing context for the brothers' upbringing and political legacy.
Syllabus
The Brothers Gracchi - How Republics Fall - Extra History - #1.
The Brothers Gracchi - Populares - Extra History - #2.
The Brothers Gracchi - Ochlocracy - Extra History - #3.
The Brothers Gracchi - Enter Gaius - Extra History - #4.
The Brothers Gracchi - The Final Fall - Extra History - #5.
Gracchus the Elder - Prequel: In His Footsteps - Extra History.
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