Table of Contents

Preface Introduction 1. The Nature of the Problem 2. The Cultural Horizons of the Aristocracy 3. Religion 4. Political Institutions 5. The Working of Politics 6. Rome and the Outside World Epilogue Appendix: Literary sources in translation Bibliography and abbreviations Index

Promotional Information

Outlines the key elements of the of the Late Roman Republic period, from the attitudes of the aristocracy, the role of state religion, and function of political institutions.

About the Author

Mary Beard is Professor of Classics, and Fellow of Newnham College, University of Cambridge, UK, and Classics Editor of the Times Literary Supplement. Michael Crawford is Professor of Ancient History, University College London, UK.

Reviews

Provides an excellent overview of some of the major trends in the last century of the Roman Republic.
*Classical World*

A book that should encourage young students to think for themselves, both about the main issues of the period and about the methodology of history.
*JACT Review*