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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... consular houses, whether patrician or plebeian in origin, regarded the supreme magistracy as the prerogative of birth and the prize of ambition.3 The patricians continued to wield an influence beyondall relation to theirnobilesnumber ...
... consular houses, whether patrician or plebeian in origin, regarded the supreme magistracy as the prerogative of birth and the prize of ambition.3 The patricians continued to wield an influence beyondall relation to theirnobilesnumber ...
Page ii
... consular, or senior statesman, through lack of family-connexions and Within the framework of the Roman constitution, beside the consulate, was another instrument of power, the tribunate, an anomalous historical survival given new life ...
... consular, or senior statesman, through lack of family-connexions and Within the framework of the Roman constitution, beside the consulate, was another instrument of power, the tribunate, an anomalous historical survival given new life ...
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... consular elections be postponed to permit the candidature of his legate, M. Pupius Piso, the request was granted.9 Pompeius on his return, lacking valid excuse for armed usurpation, tried to reinforce his predominance by the peaceful ...
... consular elections be postponed to permit the candidature of his legate, M. Pupius Piso, the request was granted.9 Pompeius on his return, lacking valid excuse for armed usurpation, tried to reinforce his predominance by the peaceful ...
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... consular power of Caesar, and the services of a number of tribunes; further, less obtrusive and barely to be perceived through the tumultuous clamour of political life at Romeunder Caesar's consulate, several partisans orallies already ...
... consular power of Caesar, and the services of a number of tribunes; further, less obtrusive and barely to be perceived through the tumultuous clamour of political life at Romeunder Caesar's consulate, several partisans orallies already ...
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... consular elections for the next two years as well.2 Despite patronage at homeandarmed power in the provinces, the ascendancy of Pompeius was highly unstable. As a demonstration and a warning, Cicero was sacrificed to Clodius. Not ...
... consular elections for the next two years as well.2 Despite patronage at homeandarmed power in the provinces, the ascendancy of Pompeius was highly unstable. As a demonstration and a warning, Cicero was sacrificed to Clodius. Not ...
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