The Fall of the Roman Republic

ISBN-13: 9780415319393 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 122 str.

David Shotter

Opis

"The Fall of the Roman Republic, "provides an accessible introduction to this complex topic in Roman history. Drawing on a wealth of recent scholarship, David Shotter examines how the Roman republic was destabilized by the unplanned growth of the Roman empire. Key topics discussed include:
* the government of the republic
* how certain individuals took advantage of the expansion of the empire
* Julius Caesar's accession to power
* the rise of the Augustan principate following Julius Caesar's murder.
This new second edition has been revised throughout to take into consideration the latest research in the field. Additions also include an expanded and updated guide to further reading and an index.

Recenzje

'This is an impressive piece of publishing worth anyone's time and money.' – History Teaching Review

'This book should serve its intended audience well, stimulating rather than blunting whatever enthusiasm it may have for the subject' – Robin Seager, The Classical Review

Spis treści

1. Introduction: The Republic  2. The Government of the Republic  3. The Growth of the Empire  4. Factionalism in Roman Politics: The Gracchus Brothers  5. Marius, the Army and the Italian Allies  6. Sulla and the Senate  7. The Domination of Pompey  8. The First Triumvirate and the Slide to Civil War  9. Caesar's Dictatorship  10. The Final Act: Antonius, Octavian and Lepidus  11. Epilogue

O autorze

David Shotter