by Mary Beard (Author), Michael Crawford (Author)

This well-established textbook outlines the key factors that every student must assess for a proper understanding of the period of the Late Roman Republic - from the attitudes of the aristocracy and the role of state religion to the function of political institutions.

An essential book for the beginner, it also has much to offer the more advanced student. This updated second edition also contains an extended Introduction, a new section assessing recent scholarship, and an supplemented bibliography.

Author Biography

Mary Beard is Professor of Classics, Newnham College, Cambridge and Classics Editor of the Times Literary Supplement.
Michael Crawford is Professor of Ancient History, University College London.