In this long chapter Fustel tells the stages of Rome's conquest of the ancient cities.
In every city they conquered, the Romans destroyed whatever remained of the municipal system connected to the old religion.
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Based on:
https://youtu.be/4YQKkJTnNPM
https://youtu.be/U6IMsJWKbI8
https://youtu.be/mKlhPB8S7BQ
https://youtu.be/s-sRs_720QI
