Lawless Republic

In Lawless Republic, historian Josiah Osgood explores the tumultuous final decades of the Roman Republic, focusing on the rise of the renowned orator Cicero amid a wave of crime and political upheaval. The book details Cicero's career from his early days as a lawyer to his role in key events that shaped Rome's transition towards autocracy, highlighting how legal and political conflicts intertwined during this tumultuous period. Through vivid storytelling, Osgood offers a compelling look at the courtroom dramas and political machinations that ultimately influenced Rome's destiny.