Augustus and the Gallic Census: Taxation in Gaul

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Augustus's census and taxation reforms in Gaul, focusing on the Gallic census of 27 BCE. They discuss how the Romans surveyed land, assessed property, and levied taxes on the newly conquered provinces. Learn about the role of the censitor, the use of libri censuales, and the impact of the tributum capitis on Gaulish tribes. Discover how Roman tax farming worked through publicani and how local elites were co-opted into the system. The conversation also touches on the rebellion of the Treveri and the resistance to Roman taxation, including the famous 'Census Revolt' of 21 CE. Specific terms like Gallia Comata, Narbonensis, and Lugdunum are highlighted, showing how Augustus turned Gaul into a stable, tax-paying province that funded the empire's expansion. #Augustus #GallicCensus #RomanTaxation #GalliaComata #Narbonensis #Lugdunum #Census #TributumCapitis #Publicani #Censitor #Treveri #RomanProvince #Gaul #AncientRome #PaxRomana #History #FexingoHistory #RomanEconomy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo