Joseph Miranda on "From the Gracchi to Augustus: The Fall of the Roman Republic, Rise of Empire."

From 133 to 27 BC, the Roman Republic endured a series of civil wars, both cold and hot. Endless wars abroad and insurrections at home, political conspiracies among the elite, street fights between political factions, a middle class in decline, assassinations of popular politicians, Cleopatra, Cicero and the rise of Caesar. Until the Republic collapsed and was replaced by Empire.

What can be learned from this contentious period of history? Can libertarians use these lessons to stake out a claim in 21st century America?

About Joseph Miranda:

Joseph Miranda has been a libertarian activist since forever, and among other things worked with Dave Nolan in Atlas Communications. He has written and lectured extensively on cybernetics, criminal justice, military strategy and information operations, as well as doing professional consulting on these topics. He has been known to play ice hockey.