Crime and Community in Ciceronian Rome

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The book delves into the functioning of public courts during the late Roman Republic, examining the types of cases that involved community harm versus individual wrongdoing. Andrew M. Riggsby provides a detailed analysis of these public courts, revealing the political implications behind their operations and redefining the concept of "crime" in this historical context. Through this investigation, the author sheds light on the intersection of law and politics in Roman society.