Empires of Trust: How Rome Built-and America Is Building

In Empires of Trust, Professor Thomas F. Madden explores surprising parallels between the Roman and American republics. By making friends of enemies and demonstrating a commitment to fairness, the two republics¿both ¿reluctant¿ yet unquestioned super - powers¿built empires based on trust. Madden also includes vital lessons from the Roman Republic¿s 100-year struggle with ¿terrorism.¿