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
... Julia; and Caesar now married a daughter of Piso. Gabinius and Piso in their turn received important military provinces, Syria and Macedonia, through special laws. Gabinius and Piso were the most conspicuous, but not the only adherents ...
... Julia; and Caesar now married a daughter of Piso. Gabinius and Piso in their turn received important military provinces, Syria and Macedonia, through special laws. Gabinius and Piso were the most conspicuous, but not the only adherents ...
Page iii
... Julia, and the disappearance of Crassus, slain by the Parthians (53 B.C.), the danger of a breach between Pompeius and his ally mightappear imminent. It was not so in reality. Pompeius had not been idle. Though proconsul of all Spain ...
... Julia, and the disappearance of Crassus, slain by the Parthians (53 B.C.), the danger of a breach between Pompeius and his ally mightappear imminent. It was not so in reality. Pompeius had not been idle. Though proconsul of all Spain ...
Page iv
... Caesar's daughter.2 Herplan was annulled by the turn of events in the fatal consulate of Metellus. Caesar was captured by Pompeius: Julia, the bride intended for Brutus, pledged the alliance. After this the paths of Brutus and.
... Caesar's daughter.2 Herplan was annulled by the turn of events in the fatal consulate of Metellus. Caesar was captured by Pompeius: Julia, the bride intended for Brutus, pledged the alliance. After this the paths of Brutus and.
Page v
... Julia. Marriage secured the inactivity of the consulars Philippus and C. Marcellus; and the son of Philippus joined the Caesarian tribunes.4 Old associations that might have appeared negligible or tenuous were faithfully recorded and ...
... Julia. Marriage secured the inactivity of the consulars Philippus and C. Marcellus; and the son of Philippus joined the Caesarian tribunes.4 Old associations that might have appeared negligible or tenuous were faithfully recorded and ...
Page vii
... Julia with the honours of a princess; they cheered at the games, the shows and the triumphs of the Dictator. In Caesar's defiance of the Senate and his triumph over noble adversaries, they too had a share of power and glory. Discontent ...
... Julia with the honours of a princess; they cheered at the games, the shows and the triumphs of the Dictator. In Caesar's defiance of the Senate and his triumph over noble adversaries, they too had a share of power and glory. Discontent ...
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