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Zusatztext This is an absolute classic which is completely informed by Tacitus. It has very mordant take on the way that power works. Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis I: Introduction: Augustus and History II: The Roman Oligarchy III: The Domination of Pompeius IV: Caesar the Dictator V: The Caesarian Party VI: Caesar's New Senators VII: The Consul Antonius VIII: Caesar's Heir IX: The First March on Rome X: The Senior Statesman XI: Political Catchwords XII: The Senate Against Antonius XIII: The Second March on Rome XIV: The Proscriptions XV: Philippi and Perusia XVI: The Predominance of Antonius XVII: The Rise of Octavianus XVIII: Rome under the Triumvirs XIX: Antonius in the East XX: Tota Italia XXI: Dux XXII: Princeps XXIII: Crisis in Party and State XXIV: The Party of Augustus XXV: The Workig of Patronage XXVI: The Government XXVII: The Cabinet XXVIII: The Succession XXIX: The National Programme XXX: The Organization of Opinion XXXI: The Opposition XXXII: The Doom of the Nobiles XXXIII: Pax et Princeps Appendix: The Consuls Index Genealogical Tables ...
