On The Fall Of The Roman Republic Av Thomas E. Strunk

Taken from the "Lives", a series of biographies spanning the Graeco-Roman age, this collection describes the twilight of the old Roman Republic from 157-43 BC. Deeply influential on Shakespeare and many other later writers, the works explore...

''That was how things stood in the city at the time. With no one in charge, murders were taking place almost every day and the elections could not be held.''Books 36-40 of the Roman History by Cassius Dio (born ca. 163 CE), covers...

<P>Revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, this second edition of a popular history text examines how the Roman republic was destabilized by the unplanned growth of the Roman Empire.<BR><BR>Central discussion...

This <i>Companion</i> provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Roman Republican history as it is currently practiced. <ul><li>Highlights recent developments, including archaeological discoveries, fresh approaches to...