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 297
... Actium took on august dimensions and an intense emotional colouring , being transformed into a great naval battle , with lavish wealth of con- vincing and artistic detail . More than that , Actium became the contest of East and West ...
... Actium took on august dimensions and an intense emotional colouring , being transformed into a great naval battle , with lavish wealth of con- vincing and artistic detail . More than that , Actium became the contest of East and West ...
Page 299
... Actium.5 It is naturally difficult to control or refute these partisan assertions . Sosius survived Actium ; young Furnius and young Metellus saved their fathers ; 6 M. Aemilius Scaurus , the half- brother of Sex . Pompeius was pardoned ...
... Actium.5 It is naturally difficult to control or refute these partisan assertions . Sosius survived Actium ; young Furnius and young Metellus saved their fathers ; 6 M. Aemilius Scaurus , the half- brother of Sex . Pompeius was pardoned ...
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... Actium : vincit Roma fide Phoebi.1 The myth of Actium was religious as well as national - on the one side Rome and all the gods of Italy , on the other the bestial divinities of Nile.2 Phoebus , to be sure , was Greek in name and origin ...
... Actium : vincit Roma fide Phoebi.1 The myth of Actium was religious as well as national - on the one side Rome and all the gods of Italy , on the other the bestial divinities of Nile.2 Phoebus , to be sure , was Greek in name and origin ...
Contents
THE DOMINATION OF POMPEIUS | 28 |
CAESAR THE DICTATOR | 47 |
THE CAESARIAN PARTY | 59 |
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