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The Patrician Tribune: Publius Clodius Pulcher (Studies in the History of Greece and Rome) Paperback – December 14, 2010

by W. Jeffrey Tatum (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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Publius Clodius Pulcher was a prominent political figure during the last years of the Roman Republic. Born into an illustrious patrician family, his early career was sullied by military failures and especially by the scandal that resulted from his allegedly disguising himself as a woman in order to sneak into a forbidden religious ceremony in the hope of seducing Caesar's wife. Clodius survived this disgrace, however, and emerged as a major political force. He renounced his patrician status and was elected tribune of the people. As tribune, he pursued an ambitious legislative agenda, winning the loyalties of the common people of Rome to such a degree that he was soon able to summon forceful, even violent, demonstrations on his own behalf.

The first modern, comprehensive biography of Clodius, The Patrician Tribune traces his career from its earliest stages until its end in 52 B.C., when he was murdered by a political rival. Jeffrey Tatum explores Clodius's political successes, as well as the limitations of his popular strategies, within the broader context of Roman political practices. In the process, Tatum illuminates the relationship between the political contests of Rome's elite and the daily struggles of Rome's urban poor.
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  1. Part of series
    Studies in the History of Greece and Rome
  2. Print length
    384 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    The University of North Carolina Press
  5. Publication date
    December 14, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    6.12 x 0.85 x 9.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0807872067
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0807872062
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A useful biography of this complicated figure. . . . Tatum provides a careful, exhaustive, highly analytical narrative of Clodius's political career . . . . An important template for the understanding of an extremely confusing era.--American Historical Review



[Tatum's] book is lucidly organized and elegantly and economically written. Throughout, Tatum deploys a thorough command of the vast scholarly literature, sound judgment and good sense. This is one of the best biographies of a Late Republican politician.--Bryn Mawr Classical Review



Well written and impeccably researched.--Choice



Tatum convey[s] vividly how Clodius' actions interact with the historical context of the late Republic, but also acknowledg[es] the impact of Clodius and Clodius' character.--Times Literary Supplement



By far the fullest and best treatment of Clodius in any language, and the only one in English.--Robin Seager, University of Liverpool



This book is more than a biography. It explores the broader political scene, sets the context, and investigates the ramifications of Clodius's activities upon critical developments in the last decades of the Roman Republic. Tatum renders a significant service to the profession. He provides the most balanced, judicious, thorough, and reliable treatment that we possess of Clodius, a figure of the highest importance for the politics of the late Roman Republic. The book will be read with profit and consulted with regularity for a long time to come.--Erich S. Gruen, University of California, Berkeley

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This book is more than a biography. It explores the broader political scene, sets the context, and investigates the ramifications of Clodius's activities upon critical developments in the last decades of the Roman Republic. Tatum renders a significant service to the profession. He provides the most balanced, judicious, thorough, and reliable treatment that we possess of Clodius, a figure of the highest importance for the politics of the late Roman Republic. The book will be read with profit and consulted with regularity for a long time to come.--Erich S. Gruen, University of California, Berkeley

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The University of North Carolina Press (December 14, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807872067
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807872062
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.29 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.12 x 0.85 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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roman history affectionado
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2015
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An absorbing discussion of Clodius. Of most interest, previously underestimated, was the impact of Clodius on the political events of the 60s and 50s. His association with the triumvirate and the boni were excellently displayed by the author. Ciceros fear and o ligature respect of his arch enemy, and the intense enmity toward each other, brins the authors readers to a better understanding of the events recorded through Cicero's writing. A great read.
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Anastasia
5.0 out of 5 stars Both a great read and reference -
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2002
Dr. Tatum's grasp on the political and social environment during the time of Pulcher's influence on Roman society is quite empressive. He has an uncanny ability to relate the importance of all aspects of Roman life in relation to the politics of that time, and deals with this large influx of information and viewpoints without deterring from the flow of his narrative. I'm an avid fan of both Roman history and Dr. Tatum, and recommend this book to any with interest in ancient Roman history - novice and historian alike.
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Mr Samson James Macnab
5.0 out of 5 stars Swift & Pristine
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2021
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Delivery was well ahead of anticipated delivery date, book was in pristine condition & customer experience overall was sufficient to proclaim & recommend such service to others.

Cannot be faulted.
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pierrot
5.0 out of 5 stars Un ouvrage nécessaire pour comprendre le déclin de la Rome républicaine.
Reviewed in France on November 21, 2018
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On parle beaucoup de Cicéron mais moins de son pire ennemi, Clodius, démagogue et agitateur, passé du patriciat à la plèbe pour satisfaire ses ambitions. Ce livre permet de mieux connaître cet étrange personnage, si représentatif d'une époque de déréliction.
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Simon
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for OCR Roman Rep
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2020
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Really the only book on Clodius you can find worth reading.
A great book for the Roman Rep OCR unit as Clodius is often painted as a pantomime villain and it’s good to get a more rounded view of him and his motivations
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