Reviews the crisis in Roman society, government and morals that the transition from republic to empire created.

Provides an examination of the Roman republic's governmental structure in its original form and in its later form after the War of the Orders.

Browse a brief article about the Roman magistrates and find links to related articles.

Offers a brief definition of the class of common people in ancient Rome.

Describes the original Patrician structure of the Senate and the later reforms that allowed Plebeians to participate in the system.

Explains the constitutional basis of law for the Roman Empire, including a description of assembly bodies and the executive branch.

Lecture by Steven Kreis reviews the organization of power in Rome's Republic and reviews the era of expansion.