The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States

"The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States" by James Lewis is a book that explores the similarities and differences between ancient Rome and the United States, especially how Rome's problems might relate to America today. The book looks at the political and social situations in both places. It tells how disagreements between groups of people, like those who wanted big changes and those who wanted to keep things the same, were a big deal in Rome. The author thinks that America has similar disagreements. By studying what happened to Rome, the book tries to teach America some important lessons. This sets the stage for exploring what led to Rome's collapse and how it might serve as a warning for the American republic.