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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... Macedonia, where he died; P. Servilius with better fortune for four years in Cilicia. Most glorious of all were the two Luculli, sons of a Metella and first cousins of Metellus Pius.4 The elder, trained in eastern warfare under Sulla ...
... Macedonia, where he died; P. Servilius with better fortune for four years in Cilicia. Most glorious of all were the two Luculli, sons of a Metella and first cousins of Metellus Pius.4 The elder, trained in eastern warfare under Sulla ...
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... Macedonian Alexander or the monarchs of the line of Seleucus, the Roman conqueror marched along the great roads of Asia, dispersing the kings of the East, displaying power and founding cities in his name. From Thrace to the Caucasus and ...
... Macedonian Alexander or the monarchs of the line of Seleucus, the Roman conqueror marched along the great roads of Asia, dispersing the kings of the East, displaying power and founding cities in his name. From Thrace to the Caucasus and ...
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... Macedonia, through special laws. Gabinius and Piso were the most conspicuous, but not the only adherents of the dynasts, whose influence decided the consular elections for the next two years as well.2 Despite patronage at homeandarmed ...
... Macedonia, through special laws. Gabinius and Piso were the most conspicuous, but not the only adherents of the dynasts, whose influence decided the consular elections for the next two years as well.2 Despite patronage at homeandarmed ...
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... Macedonia eastwards were in the hands of men loyal to the government, or at least not dangerous;3 and all the kings, princes and tetrarchs, remembering their patron, were ready to bring their levies at his command. Magnus, it might seem ...
... Macedonia eastwards were in the hands of men loyal to the government, or at least not dangerous;3 and all the kings, princes and tetrarchs, remembering their patron, were ready to bring their levies at his command. Magnus, it might seem ...
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... Macedonia and to the eastern frontier of the Empire. At Rome he was hampered: abroad he might enjoy his conscious mastery of men and events, as before in Gaul. Easy victories—but not the urgent needs of the Roman People. About Caesar's ...
... Macedonia and to the eastern frontier of the Empire. At Rome he was hampered: abroad he might enjoy his conscious mastery of men and events, as before in Gaul. Easy victories—but not the urgent needs of the Roman People. About Caesar's ...
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