Republicanism, Rhetoric, and Roman Political Thought: Sallust, Livy, and Tacitus

Daniel J. Kapust (Professor, University of Georgia)

Republicanism, Rhetoric, and Roman Political Thought: Sallust, Livy, and Tacitus
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Published
7 March 2011
Pages
206
ISBN
9781107000575

Republicanism, Rhetoric, and Roman Political Thought: Sallust, Livy, and Tacitus

Daniel J. Kapust (Professor, University of Georgia)

Republicanism, Rhetoric, and Roman Political Thought develops readings of Rome’s three most important Latin historians - Sallust, Livy and Tacitus - in light of contemporary discussions of republicanism and rhetoric. Drawing on recent scholarship as well as other classical writers and later political thinkers, this book develops interpretations of the three historians’ writings centering on their treatments of liberty, rhetoric, and social and political conflict. Sallust is interpreted as an antagonistic republican, for whom elite conflict serves as an outlet and channel for the antagonisms of political life. Livy is interpreted as a consensualist republican, for whom character and its observation helps to maintain the body politic. Tacitus is interpreted as being centrally concerned with the development of prudence and as a subtle critic of imperial rule.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 2 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.