What did the Romans think of the Greeks?

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Today, DJ Peach Cobbler delivers on a promise.

He delves into the complex and millennia-spanning relationship between ancient Greece and Rome, from Alexander's conquest to the fall of Constantinople. He covers the Pyrrhic war, Nero, Hadrian, and still fits in innumerable jokes about butt stuff.

Ancient Rome is so cool, and so is Greece. Thanks for watching, and reading! You read this whole description! You didn't have to do that! Comment your favorite emperor, or I will crucify you.

As usual, I do not cite my sources, because I still have a full-time job and I just can't be bothered. However, here are most of the (secondary) sources I used, and which I recommend if you'd like to learn more!

"Greece Against Rome by Philip Matyszak" - Very approachable, although the interplay between the various successor kingdoms were quite complicated and it delves fairly deeply into that. I don't recommend this book unless you're interested in classical antiquity IN GENERAL, and not just Rome. To be clear, you should be.

"The Story of Greece and Rome by Tony Spawforth" - Certainly less approachable, but incredibly well-written. There are two types of non-fiction books on the ancient Mediterranean. Those which talk about pottery shards, and those which don't. Those which do are drier, certainly, but also don't indulge themselves in unreliable secondary sources, instead choosing to focus on that which we can ascertain from archeological evidence. This is the book to read on this subject if you've got patience and a true hunger for knowledge.

"Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire by Simon Baker" - This is a beach read, through-and-through, but that is no insult. It jumps around through the life of the Republic and Empire, and is exceedingly entertaining, albeit sorta pulpy. If you just wanna have a good time and get a broad overview of Rome, this is the one. Can't recommend it enough.

Thanks for watching.

Rome invicta,
DJ Peach Cobbler