Libertas as a Political Idea at Rome during the Late Republic and Early Principate

Explore the profound political concept of libertas in Libertas as a Political Idea at Rome during the Late Republic and Early Principate by CH. Wirszubski, published by Cambridge University Press in 2007. This insightful study delves into the significance of libertas over a transformative two-hundred-year span, from the era of the Gracchi to the reign of Trajan. During this time, the Roman Republican constitution evolved, ultimately giving way to the Principate, which itself underwent significant changes in the first century AD. With a total of 196 pages, this paperback edition offers a comprehensive examination of ancient political thought, making it an essential read for historians and enthusiasts of Roman history. Discover how the idea of freedom shaped the political landscape of ancient Rome and influenced its legacy.