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
... Picenum, a region where they possessed large estates andwide influence.1 Cn. Pompeius Strabo, after shattering the Italian insurrection in Picenum, used his influence and his army for personal ends and played an ambiguous game when ...
... Picenum, a region where they possessed large estates andwide influence.1 Cn. Pompeius Strabo, after shattering the Italian insurrection in Picenum, used his influence and his army for personal ends and played an ambiguous game when ...
Page iii
... Picenum— men of no great social distinction, the hungry sons of a poor and populous region. Devoted attachment in war and politics to the baronial family of Picenum was the one sure hope of advancement. M. Lollius Palicanus, a popular ...
... Picenum— men of no great social distinction, the hungry sons of a poor and populous region. Devoted attachment in war and politics to the baronial family of Picenum was the one sure hope of advancement. M. Lollius Palicanus, a popular ...
Page iv
... Picenum, his own barony, went over to the enemy without a blow. No less complete the military miscalculation: the did not answer to his repute as a soldier. Insecurity and the feeling of guilt, added to inadequate preparation for war ...
... Picenum, his own barony, went over to the enemy without a blow. No less complete the military miscalculation: the did not answer to his repute as a soldier. Insecurity and the feeling of guilt, added to inadequate preparation for war ...
Page v
... Picenum might be captured by thearts, the gold and the glory of Caesar. Labienus left Caesar, but not from political principle—he returned toan old allegiance.1 Caesar's following was dual in composition. The fact that he took up arms ...
... Picenum might be captured by thearts, the gold and the glory of Caesar. Labienus left Caesar, but not from political principle—he returned toan old allegiance.1 Caesar's following was dual in composition. The fact that he took up arms ...
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... Picenum:3 but these were only the personal adherents of a local dynastand Roman politician, or the Roman faction in a tornand discordant land. Pompeius' son inherited: he secured senatorial rank or subsequent promotion for partisans ...
... Picenum:3 but these were only the personal adherents of a local dynastand Roman politician, or the Roman faction in a tornand discordant land. Pompeius' son inherited: he secured senatorial rank or subsequent promotion for partisans ...
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