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Every year Rome held an election in which two senators were chosen for the role of consul. Being elected consul was a great honour, and the position was hotly contested, and a successful campaign depended upon the candidate\\u2019s military achievements, rhetorical skills and their willingness to be corrupt.
\\n\\nNow funding on Kickstarter: Agricola (the podcast miniseries).
\\n\\nGuest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History at La Trobe University).
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