The Roman assemblies from their origin to the end of the Republic

"The Roman Assemblies from their Origin to the End of the Republic" by George Willis Botsford is a deep study into the world of ancient Roman politics. It focuses on the different gatherings where Roman citizens made important decisions, digging into how these meetings grew, how they were organized, and how much power they had in Rome's government. The author wanted to offer a new and complete look at these assemblies, especially how they affected Roman society and the way the country was run. The book starts by looking at how the Roman people were first divided politically, talking about groups called curiae and tribes. This sets the scene for understanding how popular political gatherings developed and how important the idea of people's power was in Rome's form of democracy.