What Happens When a Small Nation Defies an Empire?? - Barry Strauss

Update: 2025-11-25

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Historian Barry Strauss joins me to talk about his new book, Jews Vs Rome! We also look at some of the greatest commanders in history, what they did well and what they struggled with, as well as why YOU should read history.

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What Happens When a Small Nation Defies an Empire?? - Barry Strauss