Books by Jed W. (Duke University Atkins

Accessible to students and non-specialists, this book provides an engaging guide to Roman political thought and its enduring relevance for contemporary liberal democracies. It uses a thematic approach that relates key political ideas to Roman republicanism, covers all major periods of Roman history, and includes the contributions of early Christianity.

Written for scholars and advanced students working in both classics and political theory, this book provides a new interpretation of Cicero's central works of political philosophy. It demonstrates that Cicero's Republic and Laws are critical for understanding the history of the concepts of rights, the mixed constitution and natural law.