Roman Republic
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Plautus’s Aulularia, edited by Wolfgang de Melo, is a Roman comedy focused on the themes of avarice and social anxiety through the character of Euclio, a miser whose hidden wealth becomes a source of paranoia. The play critiques economic tensions and highlights how obsession isolates individuals, revealing the complexities of wealth and trust in society.
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The Roman Republic (509–27 BC) experienced significant social revolutions, characterized by struggles for political equality among classes, notably the plebeians. Key events included the struggle of the orders, Gracchan reforms, the Social War, and slave revolts, which ultimately culminated in the transition to an imperial power structure under Augustus.
Letters from Tomis 