Res Publica - The Public Thing
by Gerardine Hooglandin 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics
Res Publica - The Public Thing
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In dialogue with history.
Discuss what makes Western civilisation worth defending - liberty, freedom to speak, think and write is essential to our democracy.
And Yes, the Romans have done a lot for us.
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About Gerardine Hoogland
Roman historian - the Republic. BA Ancient History (Hons. 1st Class). Writer. Political theorist. Writes for Liberty Itch. Published in Brownstone Institute and Spectator Australia.
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