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slave-volunteers

also: volones

Slaves bought by the state and freed for military service (volones), the bulk of Gracchus' army, fighting to win their liberty.

Mentioned in 4 works (7 total)

The History of Rome, Book 23 history · 2 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 24 history · 3 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 25 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 27 history · 1 mention

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