Edict of Caracalla
Legislation / Policy
Issued in 212 AD by Emperor Caracalla, it granted citizenship to all free inhabitants of the Roman Empire. The speaker argues this 'devaluation' of citizenship led to the erosion of Roman identity.
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Civilization #32: Rome's Rise, Fall, and Legacy
Predictive History
Issued in 212 AD by Emperor Caracalla, it granted citizenship to all free inhabitants of the Roman Empire. The speaker argues this 'devaluation' of citizenship led to the erosion of Roman identity.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire | Lex Fridman Podcast #498
Lex Fridman
Issued in 212 AD by Emperor Caracalla, extending full Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the Roman Empire. It was a revolutionary idea that contributed to the empire's long-term stability by minimizing discontent.