SPQR
by Mary Beard
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Beard challenges the mythology of Roman greatness, spanning a thousand years to show Rome's real story is one of constant reinvention and fiercely contested identity.
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It draws on The Republic.
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Beard engages with Plato's Republic when discussing Roman political philosophy.
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