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Print Price: $30.50

Format:
Paperback
592 pp.
6 family trees, 129 mm x 196 mm

ISBN-13:
9780192803207

Publication date:
August 2002

Imprint: OUP UK


The Roman Revolution

Ronald Syme

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.

Readership : For the general reader and the student interested in Roman History or ancient history more generally.

Reviews

  • `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

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

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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.

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Special Features

  • Ronald Syme was one of the most distinguished Roman historians of the 20th century.
  • A classic in its field - this book remains one of the most comprehensive and entertaining works on Roman history available.
  • Immensely informative and rewarding, to be enjoyed by the general reader as well as the scholar
  • Superbly researched, and written in a vibrant and engaging narrative style
  • Includes genealogical tables