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Ahenobarbus would never do that. He was an aristocrat and would obey the proper form of things: if he becomes severely ill or dies, his most senior legate would take command and await senatorial confirmation or replacement. This senior legate could never be a young man who'd never even been...

I don't see why you're having Gracchus go full Caesar on us. First off, there's no way the soldiers would follow him. These aren't the politically ignorant or apathetic volunteers of the Head Count; these are the educated, propertied men of the Classes, and they know how Rome's system worked...

Alright, so the way is a slower system of reforms, letting his opponents' lies become apparent; and gaining other support than Scipio Aemilianus? So maybe it's better for Scipio Aemilianus to die when he did; then Gaius Gracchus doesn't have to deal with him, and has the (possible) support of...

You know, you are being intentionally difficult! :P Anyways, beyond psychological staying power, and the ability to somewhat dazzle foreigners who are amazed by cleanliness and purity, I'm not sure the lictors--though undeniably professional--would be such an effective bodyguard for anybody...

Tribunes didn't have lictors....

They aren't being assholes. One guy asked why the color you comment in is red. The other told him why.

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Ah, I see you're right about the Moravian thing. I do believe the use of "Moravian" for the area in Central Europe is more common, but at least now I know this other use of it. Interesting POD, did not know of it. Presumably this "Constable Edward" kept aloof of the Anarchy (which was mostly...

Well I know that; freed gladiators and other assorted bullyboys were used from Tiberius Gracchus to Saturninus to Clodius when it came to the Plebeian Assembly's storms. To clarify, I meant an armed, professional bodyguard; basically, literal soldiers or legionaries in the streets of Rome.

Huh. Well, if you're sure, then I guess that's right. I was just doubtful.

Gracchus can't use any kind of military support in Rome, and--since you're admitting in your post that Gracchus is very likely no Sulla--military force would do him no good. The Senate was unsure of Scipio Aemilianus in any case, and yet still murdered Tiberius Gracchus. Short of having an...

If the Moray Kings are successful, there will be no Norman lords in Scotland. Also, I think we're not on the same page about the meaning of "Moravian".

1. Great map! 2. But are you sure Napoleon and his Frenchmen would convert to Islam? The cultural and ideological differences are I think too great to facilitate this kind of mass conversion--or even conversion of a single man. 3. What's happening to Cyprus! AAAAAAAH!

Well I was thinking that a line of Moray lords could become Kings of Scotland. Sure, Moray isn't as rich or fertile as Alba and the Lowlands, but it's sure as hell more easily defensible. In any conflict with England, Moray would be a great "fortress land", as I'd call it, to fall back on...

Oh :| As for the "something to think about", that is indeed interesting. It seems like an overarching conservative conspiracy to prevent reform!--while it's probably just coincidence, and the preeminent politicians of the age reacting to the personalities of the Gracchi brothers, and sudden...

Two Lords of Moray were already Kings of Scotland: MacBeth and Lulach. Given the proper POD, a continuous line of Moray kings can be established (more likely under MacBeth; Lulach was apparently somewhat dimwitted, and was assassinated by his own nobles).

Well, the much-honored Scipio Aemilianus was Gracchus's brother-in-law, and commanding legions in Hispania at this time. It's not inconceivable that if Gracchus were to slow down his reforms, and wield his support from the people more efficiently, Scipio Aemilianus might support him; whether the...

Bumpity bump, come on I know that quite a few of you are interested in Angevin England...I mean, it's self evident.

True, most Romans used the "In the Year of the Consulship of X and Y" or "In the Year of X's Dictatorship" or "In the Year that X Notable Event Occurred".

The title says it all. What if Henry II of our OTL, and his younger brothers, all die during their youths; this is during the English Anarchy, when their mother Matilda (daughter of the dead Henry I) and Stephen of Blois (son of Henry I's sister, Matilda's cousin) vied for the throne of England...