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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... condemned in the law courts, were debarred from public life until restored by the Dictator.1 Two of the three, Gabinius and Messalla, received military commands in the Civil War. Among the other eleven consulars only THE CAESARIAN PARTY.
... condemned in the law courts, were debarred from public life until restored by the Dictator.1 Two of the three, Gabinius and Messalla, received military commands in the Civil War. Among the other eleven consulars only THE CAESARIAN PARTY.
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... Messalla or his illustrious predecessors, for all four had been involved in flagrantelectoral scandals.2 For the rest, elderly survivors, nonentities, neutrals or renegades. A few names stand out, through meritor accident, from a dreary ...
... Messalla or his illustrious predecessors, for all four had been involved in flagrantelectoral scandals.2 For the rest, elderly survivors, nonentities, neutrals or renegades. A few names stand out, through meritor accident, from a dreary ...
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... Messalla, a noble youth of talent and distinction.8 Three Caesarian generals joined Cassius in Syria.9 Trebonius the proconsul of Asia had been put to death by Dolabella; but his quaestor P. Lentulus, the son of Spinther, was active ...
... Messalla, a noble youth of talent and distinction.8 Three Caesarian generals joined Cassius in Syria.9 Trebonius the proconsul of Asia had been put to death by Dolabella; but his quaestor P. Lentulus, the son of Spinther, was active ...
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... Messalla.6 After negotiation they made an honourable capitulation to Antonius, some entering his service. One of the friends of Brutus, the faithful Lucilius, remained with Antonius until the end. 7 The rest ofthem, irreconcilable or ...
... Messalla.6 After negotiation they made an honourable capitulation to Antonius, some entering his service. One of the friends of Brutus, the faithful Lucilius, remained with Antonius until the end. 7 The rest ofthem, irreconcilable or ...
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... Messalla, Bibulus and others transferred their allegiance to Antonius, who, thoughaCaesarian, was one of themselves, a soldier and a man of honour. Peace with Pompeius brought him furtherallies.1 The aristocrats would have disdained to ...
... Messalla, Bibulus and others transferred their allegiance to Antonius, who, thoughaCaesarian, was one of themselves, a soldier and a man of honour. Peace with Pompeius brought him furtherallies.1 The aristocrats would have disdained to ...
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