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United Nations of Roma Victrix: The Julian Marriage Laws (Nos. 120 123, Etc.)

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In 18 BC, the Emperor Augustus turned his attention to social problems at Rome, one of which was adultery among the upper classes and that many couples who did marry failed to produce offspring because their romantic lives took precedence. Learn how his marriage laws were intended to increase the numbers and quality of the Roman population.

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