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Elite Networks, Mafia Families, and the Rise of Rome: Interview with Professor Nicola Terrenato

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When we think of the rise of Rome, our usual image is one of conquest: Roman armies marching out year after year to subdue their adversaries. But Professor Nicola Terrenato has an alternative way of understanding that process, one rooted in negotiation, the relationships and networks of elite families, and the self-interest of powerful individuals both in Rome and other Italian communities.


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