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The Roman Revolution
Ronald Syme
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Description for The Roman Revolution
Paperback. The transformation of state and society, the violent transference of power and property, and the establishment of Augustus' rule and that of the Empire are presented in a narrative which quotes from ancient evidence, refers seldomly to modern authorities, and states controversial opinions openly. Num Pages: 592 pages, 6 family trees. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 37. Weight in Grams: 434.
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. The result is a book which is both fresh and compelling.
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. The result is a book which is both fresh and compelling.
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192803207
SKU
V9780192803207
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About Ronald Syme
Sir Ronald Syme (1903-1989), one of the most distinguished Roman historians, was Camden Professor of Ancient History at Oxford University. In addition to numerous awards and honors, he collected honorary degrees in eleven countries on five continents.
Reviews for The Roman Revolution
This is an absolute classic which is completely informed by Tacitus. It has very mordant take on the way that power works.
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