"The History of Rome, Book II" by Theodor Mommsen is a journey through the rise of the Roman Republic. It unfolds the story of Rome's transformation from the end of its monarchy to the unification of Italy. The narrative explores the political shifts, the different social classes, and moments of conflict that shaped Rome’s destiny during this period. Beginning with the collapse of the monarchy, the story recounts the Romans’ attempts to control their leaders and fix the unfairness between groups like the common people, the Latins, and those who had been freed from slavery. Early battles over power and people's rights took center stage with the banishment of the last king and the start of having two consuls each year. The events illustrate Rome's challenges in finding stability and uniting its people.
The History of Rome, Book II From the Abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the Union of Italy
By Theodor Mommsen
Witness the birth of a republic as ancient Rome grapples with social unrest, political upheaval, and the long, arduous climb toward unity.
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About the AuthorChristian Matthias Theodor Mommsen was a German classical scholar, historian, jurist, journalist, politician and archaeologist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classicists of the 19th century. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical writings, including The History of Rome, after having been nominated by 18 members of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. He was also a prominent German politician, as a member of the Prussian and German parliaments. His works on Roman law and on the law of obligations had a significant impact on the German civil code.
Christian Matthias Theodor Mommsen was a German classical scholar, historian, jurist, journalist, politician and archaeologist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classicists of the 19th century. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical writings, including The History of Rome, after having been nominated by 18 members of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. He was also a prominent German politician, as a member of the Prussian and German parliaments. His works on Roman law and on the law of obligations had a significant impact on the German civil code.
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