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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... Marcellus, of Drusus his beloved stepson, of the young princes Gaius and Lucius, grandsons of Augustus and heirs designate to the imperial succession. Such accidents of duration and fortune the future held. None the less, the main ...
... Marcellus, of Drusus his beloved stepson, of the young princes Gaius and Lucius, grandsons of Augustus and heirs designate to the imperial succession. Such accidents of duration and fortune the future held. None the less, the main ...
Page iii
... Marcellus opened the attack. He was rebuffed by Pompeius, and the great debate on Caesar's command was postponed till March 1st of the following year. Pompeius remained ambiguous, with hints of going to Spain, but forced by the , not ...
... Marcellus opened the attack. He was rebuffed by Pompeius, and the great debate on Caesar's command was postponed till March 1st of the following year. Pompeius remained ambiguous, with hints of going to Spain, but forced by the , not ...
Page iii
... Marcellus denounced theapathy of senators as submission to tyranny, protested that Caesar was already invading Italy, and took action on behalf of the Commonwealth. Accompanied by the consuls-elect he went to Pompeius and handed him a ...
... Marcellus denounced theapathy of senators as submission to tyranny, protested that Caesar was already invading Italy, and took action on behalf of the Commonwealth. Accompanied by the consuls-elect he went to Pompeius and handed him a ...
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... Marcellus; and the son of Philippus joined the Caesarian tribunes.4 Old associations that might have appeared negligible or tenuous were faithfully recorded and honoured, for example, by the sons of the proconsuls with whom Caesar had ...
... Marcellus; and the son of Philippus joined the Caesarian tribunes.4 Old associations that might have appeared negligible or tenuous were faithfully recorded and honoured, for example, by the sons of the proconsuls with whom Caesar had ...
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... Marcellus ( 50 B.C.); the son, in any event assured of a brilliant career through these influential connexions, was taken up by Caesar.5 When C. Octavius passed by adoption into the Julian House he acquired the new and legal designation ...
... Marcellus ( 50 B.C.); the son, in any event assured of a brilliant career through these influential connexions, was taken up by Caesar.5 When C. Octavius passed by adoption into the Julian House he acquired the new and legal designation ...
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