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This book explores the political struggles between the patrician and plebeian classes in the early Roman Republic through the lens of the career of Gaius Marcius Coriolanus. The author traces the historical context of the conflict, examining the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the tensions between the two groups. The book delves into the complex character of Coriolanus, a brilliant military leader but a flawed and arrogant man whose actions both embody and exacerbate the divisions within Roman society. Through a detailed analysis of the primary sources, the author sheds light on the underlying themes of class conflict, the nature of leadership, and the fragility of political order in a nascent republic. The book offers a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of a pivotal figure and a crucial period in Roman history, providing valuable insights into the enduring legacy of these struggles on the development of Roman political thought and institutions.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the political struggles between the patrician and plebeian classes in the early Roman Republic through the lens of the career of Gaius Marcius Coriolanus. The author traces the historical context of the conflict, examining the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the tensions between the two groups. The book delves into the complex character of Coriolanus, a brilliant military leader but a flawed and arrogant man whose actions both embody and exacerbate the divisions within Roman society. Through a detailed analysis of the primary sources, the author sheds light on the underlying themes of class conflict, the nature of leadership, and the fragility of political order in a nascent republic. The book offers a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of a pivotal figure and a crucial period in Roman history, providing valuable insights into the enduring legacy of these struggles on the development of Roman political thought and institutions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282024963_0
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