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 ii
... Marcius Philippus, eloquent, alert and pliable, resisted the revolutionary designs of M. Livius Drusus, held the censorship under the domination of Marius and Cinna, passed over to Sulla in the right season, and guided by craft and ...
... Marcius Philippus, eloquent, alert and pliable, resisted the revolutionary designs of M. Livius Drusus, held the censorship under the domination of Marius and Cinna, passed over to Sulla in the right season, and guided by craft and ...
Page v
... Marcius Philippus, the prudent son of a father who had passed unscathed through the faction-wars of Marius and Sulla.3 A consular who could stand neutral without the imputation of lack of courage or principle was Caesar's father-in-law ...
... Marcius Philippus, the prudent son of a father who had passed unscathed through the faction-wars of Marius and Sulla.3 A consular who could stand neutral without the imputation of lack of courage or principle was Caesar's father-in-law ...
Page vi
... Marcius; and that dubious figure, Marcius of Corioli, ostensibly an exile from Romeand Roman at heart, perhaps belongs more truly to Latin or Volscian history. The Junii could not rise to a king, but they did their best, producing that ...
... Marcius; and that dubious figure, Marcius of Corioli, ostensibly an exile from Romeand Roman at heart, perhaps belongs more truly to Latin or Volscian history. The Junii could not rise to a king, but they did their best, producing that ...
Page vii
... Marcius Crispus) 1 and the garrison stationed at Alexandria to maintain order in the dependent kingdom of Egypt. Nor was trouble likely to come from the other Caesarian military men or recent governors of provinces, few of whom ...
... Marcius Crispus) 1 and the garrison stationed at Alexandria to maintain order in the dependent kingdom of Egypt. Nor was trouble likely to come from the other Caesarian military men or recent governors of provinces, few of whom ...
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... Marcius Philippus, a safe candidate for the consulate of 56 B.C. Octavius left three children, an Octavia by his first wife, by Atia another Octavia and a son, C. Octavius. Of the two children of Atia, the daughter was subsequently ...
... Marcius Philippus, a safe candidate for the consulate of 56 B.C. Octavius left three children, an Octavia by his first wife, by Atia another Octavia and a son, C. Octavius. Of the two children of Atia, the daughter was subsequently ...
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