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The Republic Of Virtue

Richard Miles travels to Sicily and North Africa to explore the rise of the Roman Republic, from its fratricidal mythical beginnings, to its emergence as a powerful empire. Beginning in a cluster of hill villages, the Romans achieved the domination of the Mediterranean after defeating Carthage, and the historian argues that, as the territorial expansion started and the violence increased, Rome became its own worst enemy

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  • Originally Aired December 8, 2010
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
Tim Dunn Director