The Roman Elite and the End of the Republic: The Boni, the Nobles and Cicero

by Henrik Mouritsen

The boni, the wealthy, but largely non-political, section of the Roman elite, have hitherto escaped scholarly attention. This book draws a detailed and rounded picture of the boni, their identity, values and interests, also tracing their - often tense - relationship to the political class, whose inner circle of noble families eventually lost their trust and support. Concerns about property played a central part in this process, and the book explores...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009180657
• ISBN13: 9781009180658
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"