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Marcus Aurelius and the Legionary Pay Raise
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore a rarely discussed but pivotal moment in the reign of Marcus Aurelius: his decision to increase legionary pay by a third. This move, which set a precedent for later emperors, came at a time of financial strain from the Marcomannic Wars and the Antonine Plague. The episode delves into the economics of the Roman army, the logistics of funding such an increase, and the political calculations behind it. Lucas explains how the raise was financed, including the controversial auction of imperial property, and how it impacted the…
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