Reconstructing the Roman Republic : An Ancient Political Culture and Modern Research /

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In recent decades, scholars have argued that the Roman Republic's political culture was essentially democratic in nature, stressing the central role of the "sovereign" people and their assemblies. The author challenges this view in this book, warning that this scholarly trend threaten...

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Main Author: Hölkeskamp, Karl-Joachim (Author)
Other Authors: Heitmann-Gordon, Henry (Translator)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Alemán
Published: Woodstock : Princeton University Press, 2010.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Politiska förhållanden > historia.
Politische Kultur
Politics and government
HISTORY > Ancient > Rome.
Romerska riket.
Römisches Reich
Rome (Empire)
Rome > Histoire > 265-30 av. J.-C. (Republique)
Rome > Politique et gouvernement > 265-30 av. J.-C.
Rome > History > Republic, 265-30 B.C.
Rome > Politics and government > 265-30 B.C.
History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • List of Figures; Preface to the English Edition; Preface to the German Edition; From 'Provocation' to 'Discussion': A Plea for Continuation; 'Reality' versus 'System': Conventional Conceptualizations of a 'Constitution'; From 'System' to 'Structure': New Questions about the Social Framework of Politics; Conceptualization of an Alien Society; From 'Concepts' to 'Political Culture': The Benefits of Theory; Between 'Aristocracy' and 'Democracy': Beyond a Dated Dichotomy; Consensus and Consent: Necessary Requirements of a Competitive Culture.

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