Description
In its early history, the Roman government evolved into a Republic, with male citizens encouraged to attend assemblies and vote. Later, even men from humble beginnings could hope to hold a political office. Meanwhile, the Republic was being undermined by powerful leaders, including Julius Caesar who declared himself dictator for life shortly before he was assassinated by men who feared he would bring about the end of the Republic. In the end, what Caesar began, Caesar Augustus continued.
Lizabeth Johnson received her PhD in medieval history from the University of Washington. Her graduate studies included medieval history, renaissance and reformation history, and late antiquity. Johnson’s specific area of research is medieval Welsh history.