In The Storm Before the Storm, Mike Duncan masterfully describes events in the Roman Republic between 146–78. BC BC, bringing to life the bloody battles, political machinations and human drama that set the stage for the fall of a great empire. The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Starting as a small city-state in central Italy, Rome gradually occupied large territorial possessions in Europe and the Mediterranean, filled with petty tyrants, barbarian leaders and despotic kings. Over the centuries, the Roman model of government remained remarkably strong and unmatched in the history of the Ancient World. The publishing layout is preserved in PDF A4 format.