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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... Brutus 12). - * In the Caesares of Julian (p. 309 A) Silenus calls Augustus a chameleon: Apollo objects and claims him for a Stoic. * Tacitus, in his brief summary of the rise of. 2 INTRODUCTION: AU GUSTUS AND HISTORY.
... Brutus 12). - * In the Caesares of Julian (p. 309 A) Silenus calls Augustus a chameleon: Apollo objects and claims him for a Stoic. * Tacitus, in his brief summary of the rise of. 2 INTRODUCTION: AU GUSTUS AND HISTORY.
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... Brutus' mother—and Caesar's mistress. The noble was a landed proprietor, great or small. But money was scarce and he did not wish to sell his estates: yet he required ready cash at every turn, to support the dignity of his station, to ...
... Brutus' mother—and Caesar's mistress. The noble was a landed proprietor, great or small. But money was scarce and he did not wish to sell his estates: yet he required ready cash at every turn, to support the dignity of his station, to ...
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... Brutus 173; as a gourmet, Varro, RR 3, 3, 9. For a stemma of the Marcii, P-W XIV, I 539. * For example, M. Junius Brutus (tr. pl. 83) and L. Junius Brutus Damasippus P-W x, 972 f.; Io25). Note also C. Marcius Censorinus (P-W XIV, 1550 f ...
... Brutus 173; as a gourmet, Varro, RR 3, 3, 9. For a stemma of the Marcii, P-W XIV, I 539. * For example, M. Junius Brutus (tr. pl. 83) and L. Junius Brutus Damasippus P-W x, 972 f.; Io25). Note also C. Marcius Censorinus (P-W XIV, 1550 f ...
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... Brutus, adopted by his maternal uncle Q. Servilius Caepio (who died in 67 B.C.) and bearing, as his official name, 'Q. Caepio Brutus' (Cicero, Phil. Io, 25, &c.). For a discussion of other views, cf. Münzer in P-W II A, 1775 ft. * The ...
... Brutus, adopted by his maternal uncle Q. Servilius Caepio (who died in 67 B.C.) and bearing, as his official name, 'Q. Caepio Brutus' (Cicero, Phil. Io, 25, &c.). For a discussion of other views, cf. Münzer in P-W II A, 1775 ft. * The ...
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... Brutus 5, &c.) and gave rise to the vulgar and untenable opinion that Brutus was Caesar's son. * In alliance, namely, with both Labienus and Q. Metellus Nepos. * C. Calpurnius Piso (cos. 67), cf. Sallust, BC 49, 2. On his reiterated ...
... Brutus 5, &c.) and gave rise to the vulgar and untenable opinion that Brutus was Caesar's son. * In alliance, namely, with both Labienus and Q. Metellus Nepos. * C. Calpurnius Piso (cos. 67), cf. Sallust, BC 49, 2. On his reiterated ...
Contents
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V THE CAESARIAN PARTY | 61 |
VI CAESARS NEW SENATORS | 78 |
VII THE CONSUL ANTONIUS | 97 |
VIII CAESARS HEIR | 112 |
XX TOTA ITALIA | 276 |
XXI DUX | 294 |
XXII PRINCEPS | 313 |
XXIII CRISIS IN PARTY AND STATE | 331 |
XXIV THE PARTY OF AUGUSTUS | 349 |
XXV THE WORKING OF PATRONAGE | 369 |
XXVI THE GOVERNMENT | 387 |
XXVII THE CABINET | 406 |
IX THE FIRST MARCH ON ROME | 123 |
X THE SENIOR STATESMAN | 135 |
XL POLITICAL CATCHWORDS | 149 |
XII THE SENATE AGAINST ANTONIUS | 162 |
XIII THE SECOND MARCH ON ROME | 176 |
XIV THE PROSCRIPTIONS | 187 |
XV PHILIPPI AND PERUSIA | 202 |
XVI THE PREDOMINANCE OF ANTONIUS | 214 |
XVII THE RISE OF OCTAVIANUS | 227 |
XVIII ROME UNDER THE TRIUMVIRS | 243 |
XIX ANTONIUS IN THE EAST | 259 |
XXVIII THE SUCCESSION | 419 |
XXIX THE NATIONAL PROGRAMME | 440 |
XXX THE ORGANIZATION OF OPINION | 459 |
XXXI THE OPPOSITION | 476 |
XXXII THE DOOM OF THE NOBILES | 490 |
XXXIII PAX ET PRINCEPS | 509 |
THE CONSULS | 525 |
LIST OF WORKS REFERRED TO | 530 |
INDEX | 535 |
GENEALOGICAL TABLES | 569 |
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