The storm before the storm : the beginning of the end of the Roman Republic / Mike Duncan.

The creator of the podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions brings to life the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Begin...

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Main Author: Duncan, Mike, 1980- (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : PublicAffairs, 2017.
Edition:First edition.
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Physical Description:xxi, 327 pages : maps ; 25 cm
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505 0 |a Prologue: The triumph of the Roman Republic -- The beasts of Italy -- The stepchildren of Rome -- Daggers in the forum -- A city for sale -- The spoils of victory -- The golden earring -- Marius's mules -- The third founder of Rome -- Italia -- The ruins of Carthage -- The spiked boots -- Civil War -- Dictator for life. 
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