Episode 112 – The Disastrous Decemvirs

The Partial Historians · Apr 15, 2021 · 46m

We pick up the action straight from the dramatic senate meeting from the previous episode in which was marked by conflict:

Lucius Valerius Potitus and Marcus Horatius Barbatus opposed the decemvirs and faced violent intimidation

and lead decemvir Appius Claudius faced off against his uncle Gaius Claudius.

Episode 112 – The Disastrous Decemvirs

The Conflict Continues

Once again, we see clear division between the members of the senate. Speaking in favour of the decemvirs is Lucius Cornelius Maluginensis, who just happens to be the brother of one of the decemvirs. He emphasises the need to…