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Power and Politics: The Structure and Struggles of Roman Rule (3 in 1)

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3T 44M
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Engelsk
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Historie

This bundle offers an in-depth exploration of how political institutions, civil unrest, and power dynamics shaped the Roman Republic and Empire. Beginning with the early Republic, this book dives into the foundational structures of Roman governance—such as the Senate, consuls, and tribunes—highlighting how the balance of power evolved in response to internal challenges and external expansion. The early sections emphasize the ideals of civic virtue and republicanism that underpinned Rome’s initial governance, and how those ideals were tested by growing inequality and political rivalry.

As Rome expanded, the book traces the emergence of social conflict between the patricians and plebeians, the rise of populist leaders, and the violence that accompanied land reform and calls for justice. From the Gracchi brothers to Julius Caesar, readers will witness how political ambition and civil war undermined the Republic’s foundations. Key events such as Caesar’s dictatorship, the assassination that followed, and the shifting alliances during the subsequent power vacuum demonstrate how Rome’s political system struggled to contain individual ambition and the burden of imperial management.

Finally, the book examines the transformation into empire, where power became centralized under emperors who ruled with divine authority and military backing. Though the empire brought relative stability, it came with corruption, oppression, and loss of representative governance. This section looks closely at the early emperors, the role of the Senate under imperial rule, and the public’s shifting relationship with authority. Power and Politics serves as a gripping account of how Roman ideals clashed with political reality, offering timeless lessons about governance, ambition, and civic duty.

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Lydbog: 18. april 2025

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