The Battle of Philippi (42 B.C.E.)

Summary by Krater

This video covers the historical events of the Roman Republic in 42 B.C.E., specifically focusing on the Second Triumvirate, the political protest led by Hortensia against new taxes on wealthy Roman women, and the Battle of Philippi.

From the video

Answers: What happened during the Roman tax protests led by Hortensia and the Battle of Philippi in 42 B.C.E.?

• Second Triumvirate
• Taxation in ancient Rome
• Hortensia's speech
• Battle of Philippi
• Roman civil war

What it concludes

• The Triumvirs introduced new taxes on Roman citizens due to an empty treasury and lack of incoming revenue.
• Hortensia led a group of wealthy Roman women to protest and disrupt a public meeting against the new taxes.
• The Triumvirs backed down after Hortensia's protest, reducing the taxable amount by over 70%.
• Brutus and Cassius gathered 17 legions in Greece, outnumbering the Triumvirs' 19 legions in scale.
• The first Battle of Philippi resulted in a tactical draw after mutual blunders by inexperienced commanders.
• The second Battle of Philippi resulted in a crushing victory for the Triumvirs, leading to the suicide of Brutus and Cassius.