The Roman Revolution

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Ronald Syme (, Formerly Camden Professor of Ancient History at Oxford University)

The Roman Revolution

Ronald Syme (, Formerly Camden Professor of Ancient History at Oxford University)

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Oxford University Press
01 November 2002

Biography: historical, political & military; History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Central government

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.

By: Ronald Syme ( Formerly Camden Professor of Ancient History at Oxford University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 428g
ISBN: 9780192803207
ISBN 10: 0192803204
Pages: 592
Publication Date: 01 November 2002
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Reviews for The Roman Revolution

`Review from previous edition a work of brilliant scholarship which can be enjoyed by the expert and the layman alike' A.J.P. Taylor, Guardian `his work, well documented and well written, extraordinarily persuasive and interesting, is the best book on Roman history that has appeared for many years' Sir Maurice Bowra, Spectator `one of the most important books on Roman history since Mommsen' A.F. Giles, Classical Review `the most complete and the most challenging history of its subject which has appeared for many years, in England perhaps at any time ... Nor is this book only for the specialist, for the subject is of prime importance, the information is the best which modern research can provide.' Oxford Magazine