Fall of Republics

Fall of Republics

by Thomas F. Madden

Princeton University Press · 2026 · 384 pages

Explore the cyclical rise and fall of republics across millennia, from ancient Carthage to Renaissance Venice, and discover what their collapses reveal about the fragility of modern democracies. Thomas Madden dissects the internal and external forces that dismantle self-governing states, offering a compelling historical analysis that resonates with contemporary challenges. This work is essential reading for anyone concerned with the enduring health and preservation of democratic societies.

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