Lawless republic

Josiah Osgood

In its final decades, the Roman Republic was engulfed by a crime wave. An epidemic of extortions, murders, and acts of insurrection tested the court system's capacity to maintain order. As case after case filled the docket, an ambitious young lawyer named Cicero seized every opportunity to litigate, forging a reputation as a master debater with a bright future in politics. In this book, historian Josiah Osgood recounts the legendary orator's ascent and fall, and his pivotal role in the republic's lurch toward autocracy.

Author(s): Osgood, Josiah
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 30/01/2025
Pagination: 304 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Basic Books
Published By: Basic Books
Book Classification: Ancient history
Dimensions: 164x238x36
Weight: 580
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781399811552