The Roman RevolutionThe Roman Revolution is a profound and unconventional treatment of a great theme - the fall of the Republic and the decline of freedom in Rome between 60 BC and AD 14, and the rise to power of the greatest of the Roman Emperors, Augustus. The transformation of state and society, the violent transference of power and property, and the establishment of Augustus' rule are presented in an unconventional narrative, which quotes from ancient evidence, refers seldomly to modern authorities, and states controversial opinions quite openly. The result is a book which is both fresh and compelling. |
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Page iii
... Brundisium, the young man, now aged twenty-three, raised on his own initiative three legions from the tenants, clients and veterans of his father, and led his army to liberate Rome from the domination of the Marian faction—for Sulla's ...
... Brundisium, the young man, now aged twenty-three, raised on his own initiative three legions from the tenants, clients and veterans of his father, and led his army to liberate Rome from the domination of the Marian faction—for Sulla's ...
Page viii
... Brundisium. When he learned about the will, he conceived high hopes, refusing to be deterred by letters from his mother and step-father, both of whom counselled refusal of the perilous inheritance. But he kept his head, neither dazzled ...
... Brundisium. When he learned about the will, he conceived high hopes, refusing to be deterred by letters from his mother and step-father, both of whom counselled refusal of the perilous inheritance. But he kept his head, neither dazzled ...
Page viii
... Brundisium to Rome. As the months passed, the Caesarian sentiments of the legionaries were steadily reinforced—and their appetites whetted by the dissemination of propaganda, of promises, of bribes. With his years, his name and ...
... Brundisium to Rome. As the months passed, the Caesarian sentiments of the legionaries were steadily reinforced—and their appetites whetted by the dissemination of propaganda, of promises, of bribes. With his years, his name and ...
Page ix
... Brundisium on October 9th, proposing there topick up four of the Macedonian legions and send them or march with them to northern Italy. Before he returned, armed revolution had broken out in Italy. Octavianus solicited his father's ...
... Brundisium on October 9th, proposing there topick up four of the Macedonian legions and send them or march with them to northern Italy. Before he returned, armed revolution had broken out in Italy. Octavianus solicited his father's ...
Page ix
... Brundisium angry and seditious troops confronted the consul: the leaflets and the bribes ofOctavianus were doing their work. To restore discipline Antonius ordered summary executions. Disturbing rumours brought him back to Rome. He ...
... Brundisium angry and seditious troops confronted the consul: the leaflets and the bribes ofOctavianus were doing their work. To restore discipline Antonius ordered summary executions. Disturbing rumours brought him back to Rome. He ...
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