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 vi
... Taurus? Along with the survivors of the Catonian party, Pompeians such as Q. Ligarius and obscure individuals like D. Turullius or Cassius of Parma, whose former history and political activity evade detection, certain of the marshals ...
... Taurus? Along with the survivors of the Catonian party, Pompeians such as Q. Ligarius and obscure individuals like D. Turullius or Cassius of Parma, whose former history and political activity evade detection, certain of the marshals ...
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... Taurus, a formidable character.6 Other new consuls remain enigmatic—L. Caninius Gallus, T. Peducaeus, M. Herennius the Piceneand L. Vinicius, who have left no record of service to the rulers of Rome but, as sole and sufficient proof ...
... Taurus, a formidable character.6 Other new consuls remain enigmatic—L. Caninius Gallus, T. Peducaeus, M. Herennius the Piceneand L. Vinicius, who have left no record of service to the rulers of Rome but, as sole and sufficient proof ...
Page xxi
... Taurus from Tarentum, while Lepidus invaded Sicily from the south with the army of Africa, fourteen legions strong. Operations began on July 1st. The fighting was varied and confused. Agrippa wona victory at Mylae but Octavianus himself ...
... Taurus from Tarentum, while Lepidus invaded Sicily from the south with the army of Africa, fourteen legions strong. Operations began on July 1st. The fighting was varied and confused. Agrippa wona victory at Mylae but Octavianus himself ...
Page xxiii
... Taurus to occupy Africa, returned to Rome, victorious. When hearrived there awaited him a welcome, sincereas never before. Many no doubt in all classes regretted the son of Pompeius the Great and refused to pardon the man of the ...
... Taurus to occupy Africa, returned to Rome, victorious. When hearrived there awaited him a welcome, sincereas never before. Many no doubt in all classes regretted the son of Pompeius the Great and refused to pardon the man of the ...
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... Taurus ( 37); he owed his advancement to the patronage of Calvisius, like himself of non-Latin stock.3 The name of Statilius recalled, and his family may have continued, an ancient line of the aristocracy of Lucania.4 These were able or ...
... Taurus ( 37); he owed his advancement to the patronage of Calvisius, like himself of non-Latin stock.3 The name of Statilius recalled, and his family may have continued, an ancient line of the aristocracy of Lucania.4 These were able or ...
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