Public Opinion and Politics in the Late Roman Republic

This book explores the working mechanisms of public opinion in Late Republican Rome as a part of informal politics, proposing the existence of a public sphere and analyzing public opinion as a system of control. It applies the spatial turn to politics to study sociability and informal meetings where public opinion circulated, resulting in a wider concept of the political participation of the people.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This captivating book delves into the intricate workings of public opinion in Late Republican Rome, exploring its role within the realm of informal politics. Through a comprehensive examination of various means of political interaction, including rumors, gossip, political literature, popular verses, and graffiti, it sheds light on the complex dynamics between the elite and the people. Moreover, it proposes the existence of a vibrant public sphere in Late Republican Rome, analyzing public opinion as a system of control that governed societal interactions. By applying the spatial turn to politics, the book uncovers a rich tapestry of sociability and informal meetings where public opinion circulated, broadening our understanding of the political participation of the people beyond mere voting or assembly participation. This insightful work offers a fresh perspective on the political landscape of ancient Rome, shedding light on the complex interplay between power, governance, and the voices of the populace.

This captivating book delves into the intricate workings of public opinion in Late Republican Rome, exploring its role within the realm of informal politics.

Through a comprehensive examination of various means of political interaction, including rumors, gossip, political literature, popular verses, and graffiti, it sheds light on the complex dynamics between the elite and the people.

Moreover, it proposes the existence of a vibrant public sphere in Late Republican Rome, analyzing public opinion as a system of control that governed societal interactions.

By applying the spatial turn to politics, the book uncovers a rich tapestry of sociability and informal meetings where public opinion circulated, broadening our understanding of the political participation of the people beyond mere voting or assembly participation.

This insightful work offers a fresh perspective on the political landscape of ancient Rome, shedding light on the complex interplay between power, governance, and the voices of the populace.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316508442