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 202
... Philippi , and took up a favourable position . Antonius and Octavianus pro- posed to follow . Their colleague Lepidus was left behind in nominal charge of Rome and Italy . The real control rested with Antonius , for one of his partisans ...
... Philippi , and took up a favourable position . Antonius and Octavianus pro- posed to follow . Their colleague Lepidus was left behind in nominal charge of Rome and Italy . The real control rested with Antonius , for one of his partisans ...
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... Philippi ( October 23rd ) .2 Both sides drew back , damaged and resentful . There followed three weeks of inaction or slow manoeuvres in which the advan- tage gradually passed to the Caesarians . Otherwise their situation was desperate ...
... Philippi ( October 23rd ) .2 Both sides drew back , damaged and resentful . There followed three weeks of inaction or slow manoeuvres in which the advan- tage gradually passed to the Caesarians . Otherwise their situation was desperate ...
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... Philippi . Ailing , despondent and under evil auspices , Octavianus took in hand the confiscation of Italian property and the settlement of the veterans of Philippi , the remnants of twenty - eight legions . Of the acts and policy of ...
... Philippi . Ailing , despondent and under evil auspices , Octavianus took in hand the confiscation of Italian property and the settlement of the veterans of Philippi , the remnants of twenty - eight legions . Of the acts and policy of ...
Contents
THE ROMAN OLIGARCHY | 10 |
THE DOMINATION OF POMPEIUS | 28 |
CAESAR THE DICTATOR | 47 |
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