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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... be defending the cause of liberty and of peace. Those ideals were incompatible. When peace came, it was the peace of despotism. 'Cum dominopaxista venit.'7 II THE ROMAN OLIGARCHY WHEN the patricians expelled the kings.
... be defending the cause of liberty and of peace. Those ideals were incompatible. When peace came, it was the peace of despotism. 'Cum dominopaxista venit.'7 II THE ROMAN OLIGARCHY WHEN the patricians expelled the kings.
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... 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; and the , though a wider ...
... 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; and the , though a wider ...
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... patrician demagogue L. Sergius Catilinato raisea revolution in Italy—for Catilina attacked property as well as privilege. The government of the , supported by a sacred union of the possessing classes, by the influence of their among the ...
... patrician demagogue L. Sergius Catilinato raisea revolution in Italy—for Catilina attacked property as well as privilege. The government of the , supported by a sacred union of the possessing classes, by the influence of their among the ...
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... patrician Cornelii with their numerous branches. Sulla the Dictator, himselfapatriciananda Cornelius, did his best to restore the patriciate, sadly reduced in political power in the previous generation, not so much through Marius as ...
... patrician Cornelii with their numerous branches. Sulla the Dictator, himselfapatriciananda Cornelius, did his best to restore the patriciate, sadly reduced in political power in the previous generation, not so much through Marius as ...
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... patricians in the restored oligarchy held rank not so much from resources of their own as from alliance with houses of the plebeianaristocracy. The greatest of those families had earned or confirmed their title of nobility by command in ...
... patricians in the restored oligarchy held rank not so much from resources of their own as from alliance with houses of the plebeianaristocracy. The greatest of those families had earned or confirmed their title of nobility by command in ...
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