Beyond the Manhole Covers: Rethinking "SPQR" with Mary Beard
While many histories focus solely on the scandalous lives of emperors like Nero, SPQR brings in the "small people" of history. Beard shines a spotlight on the marginalized—enslaved individuals, women, and the poor—whose lives were essential to the functioning of the city. SPQR.SPQRAlive.33.var
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the book is how it challenges our linear view of history. Beard focuses on the first millennium of Rome, ending with Emperor Caracalla’s 212 CE grant of citizenship to all free inhabitants. Beyond the Manhole Covers: Rethinking "SPQR" with Mary
This blog post is inspired by "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome" by Mary Beard, a recommended read for anyone wanting to dive deeper into the gritty reality behind the legends. reality of the founders? (e.g., the Republic or the Imperial era)? Beard focuses on the first millennium of Rome,