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
... senatorial family, giving them a greater power than the nominal holders of dignity and office.4 Equestrian or senatorial, the possessing classes stood for the existing order and were suitably designated as The mainstay.
... senatorial family, giving them a greater power than the nominal holders of dignity and office.4 Equestrian or senatorial, the possessing classes stood for the existing order and were suitably designated as The mainstay.
Page iii
... senatorial and 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 ...
... senatorial and 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 ...
Page v
... senatorial or evenanti-senatorial elements in his party and in his policy. The majority of the leading consulars was massed against him. No matter— Caesar's faction numbered not only many senators but at that. Most conspicuous of all is ...
... senatorial or evenanti-senatorial elements in his party and in his policy. The majority of the leading consulars was massed against him. No matter— Caesar's faction numbered not only many senators but at that. Most conspicuous of all is ...
Page vi
... senatorial rank, if not Virgil's as well. Among Сaesar's nominees may be reckoned the Hostilii from Сremona and the poet Helvius Cinna, tribune of the plebs in 44 вс* Gallia Narbonensis can asserta peculiar and proper claim to be the ...
... senatorial rank, if not Virgil's as well. Among Сaesar's nominees may be reckoned the Hostilii from Сremona and the poet Helvius Cinna, tribune of the plebs in 44 вс* Gallia Narbonensis can asserta peculiar and proper claim to be the ...
Page vi
... senatorial and even a patrician pedigree for certain Octavii. Trouble for nothing: there was solid and authentic testimonyat Velitrae—the name of a townward there, an altaranda traditional religious observance.6 Of certain local ...
... senatorial and even a patrician pedigree for certain Octavii. Trouble for nothing: there was solid and authentic testimonyat Velitrae—the name of a townward there, an altaranda traditional religious observance.6 Of certain local ...
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