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Roman Republic: An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall
The world’s first republic, an incredible military machine, bridges, and roads that are still used today, a political philosophy that shaped modern the Roman Republic had all this and much more!
The Roman Republic’s metamorphosis from a modest city-state to a territory covering three continents spanned five centuries of challenges and change. The unending drama included the working class’s struggles for political power, the Celts sacking Rome, and a slave revolt that grew to include seventy thousand people. The Roman military learned how to fight war elephants and built a navy of one hundred warships in two months!
Travel back over 2,500 years to learn how the Romans formed a new government the world had never seen before. This lively, easy-to-read history will guide you through the Roman Republic’s stunning achievements and chaotic internal conflicts.
Explore these intriguing did Lucretia’s rape lead to the overthrow of a tyrannical monarchy?Why did the senators beat Tiberius to death with wooden chairs?Did Consul Pulcher really face charges for drowning his sacred chickens?How did Rome ultimately obliterate the great empire of Carthage?What led Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus to form the “Gang of Three?”How did dirty politics contribute to the Roman Republic’s fall?And much, much more!
To unpack the Roman Republic’s epic history, scroll up and click the “add to cart” button!
The Roman Republic’s metamorphosis from a modest city-state to a territory covering three continents spanned five centuries of challenges and change. The unending drama included the working class’s struggles for political power, the Celts sacking Rome, and a slave revolt that grew to include seventy thousand people. The Roman military learned how to fight war elephants and built a navy of one hundred warships in two months!
Travel back over 2,500 years to learn how the Romans formed a new government the world had never seen before. This lively, easy-to-read history will guide you through the Roman Republic’s stunning achievements and chaotic internal conflicts.
Explore these intriguing did Lucretia’s rape lead to the overthrow of a tyrannical monarchy?Why did the senators beat Tiberius to death with wooden chairs?Did Consul Pulcher really face charges for drowning his sacred chickens?How did Rome ultimately obliterate the great empire of Carthage?What led Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus to form the “Gang of Three?”How did dirty politics contribute to the Roman Republic’s fall?And much, much more!
To unpack the Roman Republic’s epic history, scroll up and click the “add to cart” button!
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Published September 28, 2022
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June 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Concise Yet Powerful Introduction to the Roman Republic
"Roman Republic: An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall" by Enthralling History presents a compelling snapshot of one of history’s most iconic political systems. The book offers an accessible narrative that walks readers through the birth, expansion, and eventual transformation of the Roman Republic, laying out its triumphs, internal tensions, and influential legacy.
One of the most gripping moments in the book is its recounting of the rape of Lucretia, a pivotal event that sparked outrage and ultimately led to the overthrow of the Roman monarchy. The story is treated with appropriate gravity and contextual importance—showing how a personal tragedy became the political catalyst for the founding of the Republic. The role of figures like Lucius Junius Brutus in leading this transition is effectively explained, underscoring how the Roman people's yearning for liberty was born from injustice.
The book does well in tracing the Republic’s institutional innovations, like the Senate, the Consuls and the complex system of checks and balances. It also covers the social struggles between Patricians and Plebeians, and the eventual unraveling of republican ideals due to power-hungry figures such as Sulla, Pompey and Julius Caesar.
One star is withheld because, while informative, some sections feel rushed. Key moments, such as the internal decay of Republican values or the nuances of civil conflict, could have used more analytical depth. Additionally, readers with a background in Roman history may find it more of a summary than a fresh exploration.
Still, for newcomers or casual readers, this book offers a strong, well-structured entry point into the complex and often turbulent history of the Roman Republic. Enthralling, indeed — just as the series promises.
"Roman Republic: An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall" by Enthralling History presents a compelling snapshot of one of history’s most iconic political systems. The book offers an accessible narrative that walks readers through the birth, expansion, and eventual transformation of the Roman Republic, laying out its triumphs, internal tensions, and influential legacy.
One of the most gripping moments in the book is its recounting of the rape of Lucretia, a pivotal event that sparked outrage and ultimately led to the overthrow of the Roman monarchy. The story is treated with appropriate gravity and contextual importance—showing how a personal tragedy became the political catalyst for the founding of the Republic. The role of figures like Lucius Junius Brutus in leading this transition is effectively explained, underscoring how the Roman people's yearning for liberty was born from injustice.
The book does well in tracing the Republic’s institutional innovations, like the Senate, the Consuls and the complex system of checks and balances. It also covers the social struggles between Patricians and Plebeians, and the eventual unraveling of republican ideals due to power-hungry figures such as Sulla, Pompey and Julius Caesar.
One star is withheld because, while informative, some sections feel rushed. Key moments, such as the internal decay of Republican values or the nuances of civil conflict, could have used more analytical depth. Additionally, readers with a background in Roman history may find it more of a summary than a fresh exploration.
Still, for newcomers or casual readers, this book offers a strong, well-structured entry point into the complex and often turbulent history of the Roman Republic. Enthralling, indeed — just as the series promises.
October 20, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I found it to be quite informative and interesting. It certainly expanded by knowledge about the Roman Republic.
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