Since its formal dissolution in 27 BCE, the Roman Republic has been an inspiration to countless imitators and would-be successors. Nearly every modern nation at least claims to be some variety of republic or representative democracy.
But how does the actual political system of the Roman Republic compare to its republican descendants? Would it still be considered legitimate by modern standards?
To what degree did it represent the genuine will of the Roman people?
We tackle these thorny questions and more in today's episode.
If you'd rather read than watch a video, Bret Devereaux's How to Roman Republic 101 series is a pretty good overview of how the Roman Republic's government worked.
If you'd rather read than watch a video, Bret Devereaux's How to Roman Republic 101 series is a pretty good overview of how the Roman Republic's government worked.
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If you'd rather read than watch a video, Bret Devereaux's How to Roman Republic 101 series is a pretty good overview of how the Roman Republic's government worked.