Lawless Republic

In Lawless Republic, historian Josiah Osgood explores the tumultuous final years of the Roman Republic through the life of the renowned lawyer and orator Cicero. The book delves into a period marked by crime, civil unrest, and political upheaval, highlighting Cicero's rise to prominence amid these turbulent times. It offers a compelling look at how law, justice, and politics intertwined, ultimately shaping Rome's transition toward autocracy.