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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... Domitius Ahenobarbus. To win a following at elections, to manage bribery, intimidation or rioting, the friendly offices of lowly agents such as influential freedmen were not despised. Above all, it was necessary to conciliate the second ...
... Domitius Ahenobarbus. To win a following at elections, to manage bribery, intimidation or rioting, the friendly offices of lowly agents such as influential freedmen were not despised. Above all, it was necessary to conciliate the second ...
Page ii
... Domitius Ahenobarbus, the cousin of Catulus, a young man early prominent in politics through the greatestates in Italy and the among the Roman plebs which he had inherited from an ambitious and demagogic parent.2 Cato's other ...
... Domitius Ahenobarbus, the cousin of Catulus, a young man early prominent in politics through the greatestates in Italy and the among the Roman plebs which he had inherited from an ambitious and demagogic parent.2 Cato's other ...
Page iii
... Domitius Ahenobarbus came forth with his candidature and loud threats that he would deprive Caesar of armyand provinces. Some might hope to persuade Pompeius, making him sacrifice Caesar in return foralliance with the oligarchy. Cicero ...
... Domitius Ahenobarbus came forth with his candidature and loud threats that he would deprive Caesar of armyand provinces. Some might hope to persuade Pompeius, making him sacrifice Caesar in return foralliance with the oligarchy. Cicero ...
Page iii
... Domitius Ahenobarbus and M. Calpurnius Bibulus. To loyal support of Cato, Ahenobarbus and Brutus joined a sacred vendetta against Pompeius. For Catoor for the Republic they postponed vengeance, but did not forgeta brother and father ...
... Domitius Ahenobarbus and M. Calpurnius Bibulus. To loyal support of Cato, Ahenobarbus and Brutus joined a sacred vendetta against Pompeius. For Catoor for the Republic they postponed vengeance, but did not forgeta brother and father ...
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... Domitius Calvinus, and he was no better than his colleague Messalla or his illustrious predecessors, for all four had been involved in flagrantelectoral scandals.2 For the rest, elderly survivors, nonentities, neutrals or renegades. A ...
... Domitius Calvinus, and he was no better than his colleague Messalla or his illustrious predecessors, for all four had been involved in flagrantelectoral scandals.2 For the rest, elderly survivors, nonentities, neutrals or renegades. A ...
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