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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... commands in the provinces. The general had to be a politician, for his legionaries were a host of clients, looking to their leader for spoil in war and estates in Italy when their campaigns were over. But not veterans only were attached ...
... commands in the provinces. The general had to be a politician, for his legionaries were a host of clients, looking to their leader for spoil in war and estates in Italy when their campaigns were over. But not veterans only were attached ...
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... command in war against the Samnites and the Carthaginians: some had maintained it since then, others had lapsed for a time. The Fulvii, the Sempronii and the Livii were almost extinct; and the Claudii Marcelli, in abrupt decadence, had ...
... command in war against the Samnites and the Carthaginians: some had maintained it since then, others had lapsed for a time. The Fulvii, the Sempronii and the Livii were almost extinct; and the Claudii Marcelli, in abrupt decadence, had ...
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... command in Africa against Marian remnants and triumphed, though not a senator, adding 'Magnus' to his name. After supporting Lepidus to the consulate and encouraging his subversive designs, he turned upon his ally and saved the.
... command in Africa against Marian remnants and triumphed, though not a senator, adding 'Magnus' to his name. After supporting Lepidus to the consulate and encouraging his subversive designs, he turned upon his ally and saved the.
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... command against the Pirates, with proconsular authority over the coasts of the Mediterranean (the Lex Gabinia). No province of the Empire was immune from his control. Four years before, Pompeius had not even been a senator. The decay of ...
... command against the Pirates, with proconsular authority over the coasts of the Mediterranean (the Lex Gabinia). No province of the Empire was immune from his control. Four years before, Pompeius had not even been a senator. The decay of ...
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... command in Spain, asked for a triumph. Cato blocked the triumph. To wait for it would be to sacrifice the consulate. Caesar made a rapid decision—he would be consul, and to some purpose. The Roman noble, constrained in the pursuit of ...
... command in Spain, asked for a triumph. Cato blocked the triumph. To wait for it would be to sacrifice the consulate. Caesar made a rapid decision—he would be consul, and to some purpose. The Roman noble, constrained in the pursuit of ...
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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