{"product_id":"romanifesto-modern-lessons-from-classical-politics-hardcover","title":"Romanifesto: Modern Lessons from Classical Politics - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAsa Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the last days of Rome being around 1,500 years ago, the shadow of its empire - and what those who lived in it had to say - still looms over modern politics. Politics may be less bloody these days, but little has changed. To understand the present you need to study the past, something Bennett manages with great wit and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the last days of Rome being around 1,500 years ago, the shadow of its empire - and what those who lived in it had to say - still looms large over modern politics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndeed, we would not think of 'politics' as it is without our Classical ancestors. The word comes directly from the ancient Greek word polis, which refers to a city or state. Someone who had to take charge came to be known as a politikos. The Roman political scene was fuelled by ambition, ego and self-interest. People sought to get ahead by striking backroom deals or shaky alliances that would soon fall apart. Politicians were happy to stab each other in the back - and the front for that matter - if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitics may be less bloody these days, but in many ways things are still the same. In our rush to keep on top of events, it is worth looking back to the Romans to understand what is going on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book delves into these similarities to examine what today's politicos can learn from their Roman predecessors. How did they climb the greasy pole? How did they handle the rough and tumble? What can Boudicca teach us about Brexit? What could Emperor Hadrian teach President Trump about walls?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo longer should the answers to questions like these be the monopoly of those who happened to study Classics at university, such as Boris Johnson. It's time this ancient wisdom was democratised. So read on to find out how to do politics as the Romans did.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770145571104,"sku":"9781785905193","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ae284664980d6b9cf93efbad32954c20.webp?v=1780365573","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/romanifesto-modern-lessons-from-classical-politics-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}