Crassus I: Richest Man in Rome
The story of Marcus Licinius Crassus, Richest man in Rome.
In this episode:
-The Real Spartacus
-How to make a fortune, ancient style
-Why Crassus was a better spender than modern billionaires
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Some Sources:
Barry Strauss, The Spartacus War
Plutarch, Life of Crassus
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