The Rise and Fall of Marcus Crassus – Rome’s Richest Man

Описание: Discover the shocking true story of Marcus Crassus of Rome, the wealthiest man in ancient Roman history, whose insatiable greed led to his brutal downfall. From his ruthless fire brigade schemes to his secret control of the Roman Republic through the First Triumvirate with Caesar and Pompey, this 25-minute deep dive reveals how unlimited wealth corrupted Rome's richest citizen. Learn about his devastating defeat at the Battle of Carrhae and the legendary molten gold execution that ended his life. A fascinating historical documentary about ancient Rome's most powerful businessman and the price of infinite ambition.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Chapter 1: Marcus Crassus, The Fire Sale King
00:03:32 - Chapter 2: Marcus Crassus, Richer Than Nations
00:08:37 - Chapter 3: The Slave War Victory: Spartacus
00:11:50 - Chapter 4: The First Triumvirate, Buying Power
00:21:23 - Chapter 5: The F@tal Greed of Marcus Crassus: Parthian Disaster

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