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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... Sallustius in style and colouring is evident enough: theiraffinity goes much deeper than words. Nor would it be rash to assert that Pollio was closelyakin both to Sallustius and to Tacitus.1 All threesat in the Senate of Romeand ...
... Sallustius in style and colouring is evident enough: theiraffinity goes much deeper than words. Nor would it be rash to assert that Pollio was closelyakin both to Sallustius and to Tacitus.1 All threesat in the Senate of Romeand ...
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... Sallustius began his annalistic record with Sulla's death and the riseto power of Pompeius the Great. Pollio, however, chose the consulate of Metellus and Afranius, in which year the domination of that dynast was established (60 B.C.) ...
... Sallustius began his annalistic record with Sulla's death and the riseto power of Pompeius the Great. Pollio, however, chose the consulate of Metellus and Afranius, in which year the domination of that dynast was established (60 B.C.) ...
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... Sallustius Crispus, a young man from the Sabine country who had plunged intopolitics, a tribune conspicuous among the opponents of the under the third consulate of Pompeius.5 Luxury and vice were alleged against Sallustius: the enemies ...
... Sallustius Crispus, a young man from the Sabine country who had plunged intopolitics, a tribune conspicuous among the opponents of the under the third consulate of Pompeius.5 Luxury and vice were alleged against Sallustius: the enemies ...
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... Sallustius.6 They were no doubt followed by knights whom Caesar promoted. Campania, again, aprosperous region, could show Marian and Caesarian connexions in towns like Puteoli, Cales and 7 Nuceria. The Granii of Puteoli were notoriously ...
... Sallustius.6 They were no doubt followed by knights whom Caesar promoted. Campania, again, aprosperous region, could show Marian and Caesarian connexions in towns like Puteoli, Cales and 7 Nuceria. The Granii of Puteoli were notoriously ...
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... Africa. There was no public mention of the P. Sulpicius Rufus, while Sallustius reposed upon the satisfaction of his recovered dignity and the profits of a proconsulate. Sex. Peducaeus and A. Allienus carried no weight; and.
... Africa. There was no public mention of the P. Sulpicius Rufus, while Sallustius reposed upon the satisfaction of his recovered dignity and the profits of a proconsulate. Sex. Peducaeus and A. Allienus carried no weight; and.
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