Sarah E Bond

Historian Sarah E. Bond retells the traditional story of Ancient Rome, revealing how groups of ancient workers unified, connected, and protested as they helped build an empire. From plebeians refusing to join the Roman army to bakers withholding bread, this is the first book to explore how Roman workers used strikes, boycotts, riots, and rebellion to get their voices—and their...

Historian Sarah E. Bond retells the traditional story of Ancient Rome, revealing how groups of ancient workers unified, connected, and protested as they helped build an empire. “First-rate... A sterling example of historical revisionism.” — Publishers Weekly From plebeians refusing to join the Roman army to bakers withholding bread, Strike is the first book to explore how Roman workers used...