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 modernauthorities, and states controversial opinions quite openly. The result is a book which is both fresh and compelling. |
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User Review - DinadansFriend - LibraryThingA college text, I recall. A clear presentation of the ferment of the period preceding the Augustan Empire. Syme was using the material to advance the idea that Octavian was a man with a totalitarian ... Read full review
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User Review - harefoot - LibraryThingThis book is a classic. It is true that Syme assumes knowledge but given that it was written in the1930s as fascism grew and that contemporary situation informs his writing he is forgiven for his ... Read full review
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| Title | The Roman Revolution ACLS Humanities E-Book History e-book project Volume 1 of Oxford paperbacks |
| Author | Ronald Syme |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint, reissue |
| Publisher | OUP Oxford, 2002 |
| ISBN | 0192803204, 9780192803207 |
| Length | 568 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Ancient / Rome History / Europe / General Political Science / General |
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