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 ii
... equestrian order, the ornament and bulwark of the Roman State.2 Ciceronever spoke against these 'homines honestissimi' and never let them down: they were in the habit ofrequiting his services by loans or legacies.3 The gains of finance ...
... equestrian order, the ornament and bulwark of the Roman State.2 Ciceronever spoke against these 'homines honestissimi' and never let them down: they were in the habit ofrequiting his services by loans or legacies.3 The gains of finance ...
Page iii
... equestrian orders derived, as was fitting, from 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 ...
... equestrian orders derived, as was fitting, from 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 ...
Page v
... equestrian officers, whether senators' sons or not, commonly owed their commissions less to merit than to the claims of friendship and influence or the hope ofprocuring gain and political advancement, military experience was not ...
... equestrian officers, whether senators' sons or not, commonly owed their commissions less to merit than to the claims of friendship and influence or the hope ofprocuring gain and political advancement, military experience was not ...
Page v
... equestrian order: not only that— Curtius was 'fortissimus et maximus publicanus', which should suffice. Eloquent advocacyproclaims that this person conducted financial operations, not for any personal profit, but to acquire the means ...
... equestrian order: not only that— Curtius was 'fortissimus et maximus publicanus', which should suffice. Eloquent advocacyproclaims that this person conducted financial operations, not for any personal profit, but to acquire the means ...
Page vi
... equestrian officers may have been ex-centurions. Of the senators stated once to have served in the ranks as centurions only one is sufficiently attested." Worse than all that, Caesar elevated men from CAESAR'S NEW SENATORS.
... equestrian officers may have been ex-centurions. Of the senators stated once to have served in the ranks as centurions only one is sufficiently attested." Worse than all that, Caesar elevated men from CAESAR'S NEW SENATORS.
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