Roma antica, Vol. 3/3 : Ultimi splendori, decadenza e rovina

In the twilight of Rome’s golden age, the empire teeters on the brink of chaos. The narrative opens with the uneasy reign of Galba, a man determined to reverse Nero’s excesses through frugality and strict adherence to tradition. Yet his austere policies clash with a weary Senate, disaffected veterans, and a restless army that remembers the easy flow of power in earlier years.

Through vivid detail, the authors trace how Galby’s attempts to curb corruption and restore fiscal discipline ignite resentment among the very forces he needs to command. The uneasy balance between senatorial authority and the growing influence of the legions unravels, setting the stage for a volatile power struggle that will soon engulf the capital. Listeners are drawn into the intrigue of conspiracies, the fragile loyalties of soldiers, and the looming specter of civil war that threatens to shatter the remnants of Rome’s former splendor.