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
... Servilius Vatia and Appius Claudius Pulcher) furnished a suitable and visible inauguration of the restored aristocracy, being the son and the husband of women of the Metelli.4 The dynasty of the Metelli could not rule alone. Both the ...
... Servilius Vatia and Appius Claudius Pulcher) furnished a suitable and visible inauguration of the restored aristocracy, being the son and the husband of women of the Metelli.4 The dynasty of the Metelli could not rule alone. Both the ...
Page ii
... Servilius with better fortune for four years in Cilicia. Most glorious of all were the two Luculli, sons of a Metella and first cousins of Metellus Pius.4 The elder, trained in eastern warfare under Sulla and highly trusted by him, led ...
... Servilius with better fortune for four years in Cilicia. Most glorious of all were the two Luculli, sons of a Metella and first cousins of Metellus Pius.4 The elder, trained in eastern warfare under Sulla and highly trusted by him, led ...
Page ii
... Servilius, husband of Hortensius' daughter, was cut off before his prime.1 But Servilia would not bethwarted by thataccident. She cast about for other allies. About this time Cato married Marcia, the granddaughter of Philippus, and gave ...
... Servilius, husband of Hortensius' daughter, was cut off before his prime.1 But Servilia would not bethwarted by thataccident. She cast about for other allies. About this time Cato married Marcia, the granddaughter of Philippus, and gave ...
Page v
... Servilius Isauricus.4 Lepidus could recalla family feudagainst Pompeius; and his consular brother had been won to Caesar by a large bribe.5 Servilius belonged to a branch of Servilia's own clan which had passed over to the plebeians ...
... Servilius Isauricus.4 Lepidus could recalla family feudagainst Pompeius; and his consular brother had been won to Caesar by a large bribe.5 Servilius belonged to a branch of Servilia's own clan which had passed over to the plebeians ...
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... Servilius his brother-in-law, soon to return from the governorship of Asia.2 The alternative to the primacy of Antonius during his consulate was the free working of Republican institutions. An innovation indeed: it had seldom, if ever ...
... Servilius his brother-in-law, soon to return from the governorship of Asia.2 The alternative to the primacy of Antonius during his consulate was the free working of Republican institutions. An innovation indeed: it had seldom, if ever ...
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