From Republic to Empire: A Warning from History

How did the 500-year old Roman Commonwealth (Res Publica, the origin of 'republic') become an autocracy? Lindsay Powell discusses the political, social and military forces that transformed the Romans' representative democracy into an imperial system that endured for another 500 years in the West, telling the story through the lives of Julius Caesar and Augustus who were its principal agents of change.

About our Speaker:

Lindsay Powell is a historian and writer. He is the news editor of Ancient Warfare and Ancient History magazines. The best-selling biographies MARCUS AGRIPPA, GERMANICUS and TIBERIUS are among his 14 critically acclaimed books. His articles have also appeared in Military Heritage, Strategy and Tactics, and Desperta Ferro. His appearances include History Channel, History Hit, and BBC Radio. Lindsay is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He divides his time between Austin, Texas and Wokingham, England.