Download or read book Crisis Management During the Roman Republic written by Gregory K. Golden and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a detailed examination of internal and external crises in the Roman Republic, illuminating the inner workings of the Republic. Looking at key historical events from the rise of Roman power to the end of the Republic, Gregory K. Golden considers how the Romans defined a crisis and what measures were taken to combat them, including declaring a state of emergency, suspending all non-war-related business, and instituting an emergency military draft, as well as resorting to rule by dictator.