Roman Political Ideas and Practice
Studies Roman politics from the early kings, through the Republic, to the age of dictatorships
Description
A study of Roman politics from the early kings, through the Republic, to the age of the dictatorships. The story unfolds against a background of wars, financial tangles, shifting foreign policy, and personal rivalries. Sir Frank finds the secret of Roman power in the dignity of its great men and the liberty of the small. Though centuries have elapsed since the Caesars, we need not look far to discover in our own day the same conflicts between personal ambition and the dream of peace with dignity that consumed Rome. This book underscores the fragility of all political institutions, including our own.
Reviews
"As the expression of the mature thinking of one of the greatest . . . interpreters of Roman history, this work deserves to be read and can be appreciated not only by specialists in the field but by all who are interested in gaining a better understanding of Roman political thought in action."
- American Historical Review
—American Historical Review