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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... Spain, against the great Mithridates and against the Pirates. Lack of capacity among the principal members of the ruling group, or, more properly, personal ambition and political intrigue, constrained them, in mastering these manifold ...
... Spain, against the great Mithridates and against the Pirates. Lack of capacity among the principal members of the ruling group, or, more properly, personal ambition and political intrigue, constrained them, in mastering these manifold ...
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... Spain, and Creticus usurped a for petty exploits in a pirate-ridden island. Norwere the kinsmen of the Metelliinactive. Ap. Pulcher fought in Macedonia, where he died; P. Servilius with better fortune for four years in Cilicia. Most ...
... Spain, and Creticus usurped a for petty exploits in a pirate-ridden island. Norwere the kinsmen of the Metelliinactive. Ap. Pulcher fought in Macedonia, where he died; P. Servilius with better fortune for four years in Cilicia. Most ...
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... Spain against Sertorius, Pompeius combined with another army commander, Crassus, and carried out a peaceful Elected consuls, Pompeius and Crassus abolished the Sullan constitution (70 B.C.). The knights received a share THE DOMINATION ...
... Spain against Sertorius, Pompeius combined with another army commander, Crassus, and carried out a peaceful Elected consuls, Pompeius and Crassus abolished the Sullan constitution (70 B.C.). The knights received a share THE DOMINATION ...
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... Spain, his lieutenants to stand for magistracies and intrigue in his interest. His name dominated elections and legislation. To gain office from the votes of the sovran people, nosurer password than the favour shown or pretended of ...
... Spain, his lieutenants to stand for magistracies and intrigue in his interest. His name dominated elections and legislation. To gain office from the votes of the sovran people, nosurer password than the favour shown or pretended of ...
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... Spain, and both provinces of Gaul. The power and glory of the master of the world were symbolized in three triumphs won from three continents: Pompeiusque orbis domitorpertresque triumphosante deum princeps.3 Pompeius was Princeps ...
... Spain, and both provinces of Gaul. The power and glory of the master of the world were symbolized in three triumphs won from three continents: Pompeiusque orbis domitorpertresque triumphosante deum princeps.3 Pompeius was Princeps ...
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