Small farmers were displaced and the urban poor increased — preparing the ground for the reforms of the Gracchi brothers.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Peak of the Roman Slave Economy (150 BCE)?
- In the 2nd century BCE, slaves taken as spoils of war worked on Italy's great estates (latifundia); 30–35% of the population were slaves.
- When did The Peak of the Roman Slave Economy (150 BCE) happen?
- 150 BCE
- Where did The Peak of the Roman Slave Economy (150 BCE) take place?
- Roma İmparatorluğu