Ancient Rome: From the Early Republic to the Assassination of Julius Caesar

Abstract

'Ancient Rome' is a sourcebook aimed primarily at undergraduate students of Roman history at all levels, with some uses also as a research tool for the reader interested in further study. The period covered is that of the Roman Republic from its beginnings in 509 Be to the death of Julius Caesar in 44 BC, and the documents have been carefully chosen to reflect contemporary views ofthe main issues of political and social history within that period. Any sourcebook is naturally open to criticisms regarding the selection of material: the authors have attempted impartiality in their choice of topics and documents, but inevitably some imbalance of emphasis has probably occurred. Nevertheless the main areas of Roman Republican history have been covered in depth, with especial focus on social and political developments throughout the Republic.