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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... enemies and even the memory of his earlier days, Augustus the Princeps, who was born in the year of Cicero's consulate, lived to see the grandson of his granddaughter and toutter a prophecy of empire concerning Galba, to whom the power ...
... enemies and even the memory of his earlier days, Augustus the Princeps, who was born in the year of Cicero's consulate, lived to see the grandson of his granddaughter and toutter a prophecy of empire concerning Galba, to whom the power ...
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... enemies on either side. Compelled for safety to a decision, he chose Caesar, his personal friend; and with Caesar he ... enemy of Octavianus, Pollio had withdrawn from political.
... enemies on either side. Compelled for safety to a decision, he chose Caesar, his personal friend; and with Caesar he ... enemy of Octavianus, Pollio had withdrawn from political.
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... enemies. The had to tread warily. Anxious not to offend a great family, he must shun where possible the role of prosecutor in the law-courts and win gratitude by the defence even of notorious malefactors. The , however, would take pride ...
... enemies. The had to tread warily. Anxious not to offend a great family, he must shun where possible the role of prosecutor in the law-courts and win gratitude by the defence even of notorious malefactors. The , however, would take pride ...
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... enemies of misruleand corruption, liberal in outlook and policy. Moreover, the tribunate could be employed for ... enemy and Rome's, had been extirpated; and the other Sabellic peoples of the Apennine were broken and reduced. But Etruria ...
... enemies of misruleand corruption, liberal in outlook and policy. Moreover, the tribunate could be employed for ... enemy and Rome's, had been extirpated; and the other Sabellic peoples of the Apennine were broken and reduced. But Etruria ...
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... enemies, turned for consolation to the arts and graces of private leisure: he transmitted to posterity, not the memory of talent and integrity, but the eternal exemplar of luxury. Secluded like indolent monsters in their parks and ...
... enemies, turned for consolation to the arts and graces of private leisure: he transmitted to posterity, not the memory of talent and integrity, but the eternal exemplar of luxury. Secluded like indolent monsters in their parks and ...
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