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The Roman Republic in Political Thought (The Menahem Stern Jerusalem Lectures),Used
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Product Description It is a fact that the very longlived Roman Republic has consistently played a surprisingly slight role in political theory and discussions about the nature of democracy, forms of government, and other matters, particularly when compared to the enormous attention paid to fifthcentury BCE Athenian democracy. Fergus Millar reopens the issue of how the Roman Republic was understood and used by political thinkers from the Ancient World to the present. Describing both the reality of the late Roman Republic and showing how its nature was distorted even by contemporary sources, he tracks its treatment (or absence) in political discourse from Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Montesquieu, and Rousseau, and in debates surrounding the creation of the American constitution, particularly in the Federalist papers. In brief, clear prose, with quotations in English from important works, and economical use of endnotes, he reinforces his unconventional thesis about the significance of direct democracy in the late Roman Republic. In the process, he also provides an unprecedented tour through 2000 years of Western political theory from the point of view of the Roman Republic, in general, and theories of direct democracy and the balance of power, in particular. From the Publisher 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 trim. About the Author Fergus Millar is Camden Professor of Ancient History at Oxford. A leading scholar of the Roman Republic and Empire, his books include The Crowd in Rome in the Late Republic (1998), The Roman Near East, 31 BCAD 337 (1993), The Emperor in the Roman World, 31 BCAD 337 (second edition, 1992), and several edited collections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Roman Republic in Political Thought'? A: The book examines the role of the Roman Republic in political theory and its influence on discussions about democracy and governance, contrasting it with the attention given to Athenian democracy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Fergus Millar, a renowned scholar of Ancient History and a professor at Oxford.
- Q: How long is the book? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 1, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book a new or used edition? A: The book is classified as 'New'.
- Q: What key themes are explored in this book? A: Key themes include the significance of direct democracy in the late Roman Republic and the evolution of political thought over 2000 years.
- Q: Are there any notable historical figures mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various historical figures including Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Montesquieu, and Rousseau.
- Q: What is the significance of direct democracy according to Fergus Millar? A: Fergus Millar argues that direct democracy was significant in the late Roman Republic and provides insights into its impact on modern political theory.
- Q: Does the book include references or quotations from other works? A: Yes, it includes quotations in English from important works and uses economical endnotes to support its arguments.