ACOUP - On the Gracchi, Part II: Gaius Gracchus

In the second part of his two-part Gracchi series, Bret turns to the young Gracchus, Gaius. Whereas Tiberius could be seen more easily as a victim of overreaction, Gaius will prove the more fiery and aggressive of the brothers. To Tiberius’ one law, Gaius will be responsible for several successful, and potentially de-stabilizing reforms. And while Tiberius was murdered in the midst of a political debate on legality, Gaius will perish amid a fully armed incident.

 

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0:00 – Gaius Gracchus

7:01 - The Aftermath of 133

15:38 - Plutarch and the Early Career of Gaius Gracchus

24:31 - The Tribunates of Gaius Gracchus

35:47 - Things Fall Apart

52:47 - The Dust Settles

1:04:01 - Credits