#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

5522.31 - 5541.989 Gregory Aldrete

What about the half-citizens and the allies, the Italians, who have fought for Rome, who stayed loyal when Hannibal invaded? They didn't go over to his side. Well, they feel, rightfully, we stayed loyal to Rome. We fought for them. We deserve our reward. We should be full citizens. But the Romans are traditional. They're conservative. They don't like change. They don't give them that.