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 68
... plebs : 3 he could also appeal to the duties which they owed to birth and station . The plebs would not have given preference and votes against Caesar for one of themselves or for a mere municipal dignitary . In the traditional way of ...
... plebs : 3 he could also appeal to the duties which they owed to birth and station . The plebs would not have given preference and votes against Caesar for one of themselves or for a mere municipal dignitary . In the traditional way of ...
Page 100
... plebs of Rome that they felt no scruples when they enhanced its degradation . Even Cato admitted the need of bribery , to save the Republic and secure the election of his own kinsman Bibulus.3 Debauched by demagogues and largess , the ...
... plebs of Rome that they felt no scruples when they enhanced its degradation . Even Cato admitted the need of bribery , to save the Republic and secure the election of his own kinsman Bibulus.3 Debauched by demagogues and largess , the ...
Page 404
... Plebs and army , provinces and kings were no longer in the clientela of individual politicians . At Rome the Princeps seized control of all games and largesse . The descen- dants of great Republican houses still retained popularity with ...
... Plebs and army , provinces and kings were no longer in the clientela of individual politicians . At Rome the Princeps seized control of all games and largesse . The descen- dants of great Republican houses still retained popularity with ...
Contents
THE ROMAN OLIGARCHY | 10 |
THE DOMINATION OF POMPEIUS | 28 |
CAESAR THE DICTATOR | 47 |
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