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Spartacus — with Barry Strauss

Episode Length:
51 MINUTES
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Spartacus — with Barry Strauss

An interview with Barry Strauss, Spartacus expert, and author of The Spartacus War

In this episode:

-How Spartacus' Slave revolt almost failed in its early stages
-Overcoming short term thinking as a leader
-Spartacus' influence on modern leaders

Spartacus — with Barry Strauss
February 13, 2024
Spartacus — with Barry Strauss

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