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The Quadi Grant: Rome's Buffer State on the Danube
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Marcus Aurelius, during the Marcomannic Wars, created a buffer state for the Quadi tribe on the Danube frontier. They discuss the strategic rationale behind the grant, the challenges the Quadi faced, and the fate of this client kingdom. Drawing on Cassius Dio and the Historia Augusta, they examine the complexities of Roman diplomacy with Germanic tribes and the legacy of this short-lived arrangement. The episode also touches on the emperor's philosophical struggles with war and peace, offering a nuanced look at frontier politics in the second…
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