By around 100 BC, despite Rome's success, nearly every group within society felt they had not shared in the benefits, leading to intense unhappiness and internal strife.

Roman aristocrats lived in luxury, often having country villas and city homes, and they were known for their extravagant lifestyles, including hosting lavish parties and engaging in various forms of entertainment.

Economic inequality in the late Roman Republic led to social stress, as small landholders were pushed out by wealthy elites, affecting military recruitment and societal stability.

The Roman Republic's success led to widespread unhappiness among various groups in society, creating a boiling pot of resentment despite its wealth and expansion.

The last king of Rome was overthrown due to the aristocratic class's discontent, particularly after he committed a crime against a senator's daughter, leading to the establishment of the Roman Republic.

Roman aristocrats, who were major landowners, lived off the rents and produce from their land, relying on peasants and slaves for labor, which allowed them to avoid traditional occupations.

Half-citizens and loyal allies of Rome felt entitled to full citizenship after their sacrifices, but traditional Roman conservatism denied them this recognition.

The decline of the Roman Republic was marked by internal political rivalries that escalated after the Punic Wars, leading to a breakdown of elite consensus and increased civil strife.

The rise of major urban centers in Rome led to a society where people often bounced around from patron to patron to make a living.