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 iv
... alleged intentions. As his acts and his writings reveal him, Caesar stands out as a realistandan opportunist. In the short time at his disposal he can hardly have made plans for a long future or laid the foundation of a consistent ...
... alleged intentions. As his acts and his writings reveal him, Caesar stands out as a realistandan opportunist. In the short time at his disposal he can hardly have made plans for a long future or laid the foundation of a consistent ...
Page v
... alleged against Sallustius: the enemies ofAp. Claudius could have incriminated the stern censor on that count. Further, Caesar brought back the three disgraced consulars, not all dubious characters. Gabinius, at least, an old Pompeian ...
... alleged against Sallustius: the enemies ofAp. Claudius could have incriminated the stern censor on that count. Further, Caesar brought back the three disgraced consulars, not all dubious characters. Gabinius, at least, an old Pompeian ...
Page vi
... alleged. Only ignorance or temerity will pretend that the Dictatorpromoted partisans from the ranks of the legions, with no interval of time or status. An ex-centurion could be a knight, and therefore juryman, officer or man of affairs ...
... alleged. Only ignorance or temerity will pretend that the Dictatorpromoted partisans from the ranks of the legions, with no interval of time or status. An ex-centurion could be a knight, and therefore juryman, officer or man of affairs ...
Page vi
... man Ser. Sulpicius Galba alleged personal resentment: he had not been made consul.5 To the Picene landowner L. Minucius Basilus, a not altogether satisfactory person, Caesar refused the government of a province, offering.
... man Ser. Sulpicius Galba alleged personal resentment: he had not been made consul.5 To the Picene landowner L. Minucius Basilus, a not altogether satisfactory person, Caesar refused the government of a province, offering.
Page vii
... allegations when proof or disproof was out of the question: in these early months the consul had embezzled a treasure of seven hundred million sesterces deposited in the Temple ofOps—apparently some kind of fund distinct from the ...
... allegations when proof or disproof was out of the question: in these early months the consul had embezzled a treasure of seven hundred million sesterces deposited in the Temple ofOps—apparently some kind of fund distinct from the ...
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