Bibliograph

The Roman revolution, by Ronald Syme

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The Roman revolution, by Ronald Syme

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 530-534) and index

Illustrations

genealogical tables

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Roman revolution

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

3031599

Responsibility statement

by Ronald Syme

Series statement

Oxford paperbacks, no. 1

Summary

The 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

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Augustus and history -- The roman oligarchy -- The domination of Pompeius -- Caesar the dictator -- The Caesarian party -- Caesar's new senators -- The consul Antonius -- Caesar's heir -- The first march on Rome -- The senior statesman -- Political catchwords -- The senate against Antonius -- The second march on Rome -- The prosciptions -- Philippi and Perusia -- The predominance of Antonius -- The rise of Octavianus -- Rome under the triumvirs -- Antonius in the east -- Tota Italia -- Dux -- Princeps -- Crisis in party and state -- The party and Augustus -- The working of patronage -- The government -- The cabinet -- The succession -- The national programme -- The organization of opinion -- The opposition -- The doom of the Nobiles -- Pax et princeps

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