Scenarios about 'populares'

A political faction in the late Roman Republic that advocated for the interests of the common people (plebeians) and pushed for reforms such as land redistribution and grain subsidies. Led by notable figures like the Gracchi brothers, Marius, and Julius Caesar, the Populares challenged the conservative Optimates faction and the Senate's traditional authority. Their populist approach to politics and willingness to bypass senatorial procedure to enact reforms contributed significantly to the political instability that ultimately led to the Republic's collapse.