About the book
The Crisis of Catiline situates students in Rome in 63 BCE during a time of urban and rural tumult, economic instability, sensational trials, and electoral misconduct. Lucius Sergius Catilina (or “Catiline”), a charismatic and scandal-plagued noble, has proposed radical reforms that are favored by the urban and rural poor. But he is despised and feared by the senatorial elites who have placed their hopes in the hands of an immigrant to Rome, the brilliant orator Marcus Tullius Cicero.
Assuming the roles of Roman senators who are either for, against, or undecided about Catiline’s and Cicero’s viewpoints, students must confront the social and political crises of the day by choosing the fates of Rome and its historical characters. Can they lead Rome out of crisis? Or will the political and economic climate lead to Rome’s collapse?
Editions of The Crisis of Catiline
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469664132
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469664149
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890862563
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The Crisis of Catiline situates students in Rome in 63 BCE during a time of urban and rural tumult, economic instability, sensational trials, and electoral misconduct. Lucius Sergius Catilina (or “Catiline”), a charismatic and scandal-plagued noble, has proposed radical reforms that are favored by the urban and rural poor. But he is despised and feared by the senatorial elites who have placed their hopes in the hands of an immigrant to Rome, the brilliant orator Marcus Tullius Cicero.
Assuming the roles of Roman senators who are either for, against, or undecided about Catiline’s and Cicero’s viewpoints, students must confront the social and political crises of the day by choosing the fates of Rome and its historical characters. Can they lead Rome out of crisis? Or will the political and economic climate lead to Rome’s collapse?
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What is The Crisis of Catiline about?
The Crisis of Catiline situates students in Rome in 63 BCE during a time of urban and rural tumult, economic instability, sensational trials, and electoral misconduct. Lucius Sergius Catilina (or “Catiline”), a charismatic and scandal-plagued noble, has proposed radical reforms that are favored by the urban and rural poor. But he is despised and feared by the senatorial elites who have placed their hopes in the hands of an immigrant to Rome, the brilliant orator Marcus Tullius Cicero.
Assuming the roles of Roman senators who are either for, against, or undecided about Catiline’s and Cicero’s viewpoints, students must confront the social and political crises of the day by choosing the fates of Rome and its historical characters. Can they lead Rome out of crisis? Or will the political and economic climate lead to Rome’s collapse?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Crisis of Catiline?
History and Archaeology > History > European history > European history: the Romans
Where can I read a sample of The Crisis of Catiline?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469664132
How long is The Crisis of Catiline and how many pages does it have?
The Crisis of Catiline has 156 page(s)
Is The Crisis of Catiline part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Reacting to the Past™
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Crisis of Catiline?
Bret Mulligan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Crisis of Catiline is available as paperback(ISBN 9781469664132) and ebook(ISBN 9781469664149) and pdf(ISBN 9798890862563)
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