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  • The Complexities of Libertas and Res Publica in Roman Political Thought

    The Complexities of Libertas and Res Publica in Roman Political Thought

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    Tacitus, in the opening of the Annals, presents a succinct account of the republic’s evolution, particularly noting how Lucius Brutus “established freedom and the consulship.” This observation by Tacitus not only highlights the political structure of ancient Rome but also suggests a significant relationship between the concepts of liberty (libertas) and the republic. This connection…