"The place unfolds in ancient Rome. Wiedend Fritzch analyzed the period when the Roman Republic gradually turned into an empire. The Deadly Republic is a dizzying journey into the past that reveals the secrets of political and social transformations that turned one of the greatest states into one forced to destroy itself system. The author describes in detail the key events, figures and conflicts that led to the collapse of the republic. This book is not only a sharp reflection of the past, but also a manifesto of modern challenges to democracy and power. It is not only a history of Rome, but also an important one a reminder of the vulnerability of political systems and a last chance to right the wrongs of the past."