The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic
by Mike Duncan
Description
Spanning 146–78 BC, this compelling history traces the turbulent decades when Rome’s spectacular expansion began to undermine the political system that had sustained the Republic for centuries. Economic inequality, struggles over citizenship and voting rights, corruption, and escalating political violence reshape Roman society as ambitious leaders and reformers challenge its traditional order. Through the careers of the Gracchi brothers, Marius, and Sulla, the narrative reveals how institutional strain and dangerous political precedents pushed Rome toward civil conflict. Written with vivid storytelling and historical clarity, the book offers both a dramatic account of Rome’s crisis and a thought-provoking examination of how powerful societies can be weakened by their own success.
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PublicAffairs
Published Jan 1, 2017
327 pages
ISBN: 9781610397216
paperback
PublicAffairs
Published Jan 1, 2017
251 pages
ISBN: 9781610397223
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First Published
2017
Language
eng
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