The Roman Revolution

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 presente...

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.

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罗纳德·塞姆（1913-1989），英籍新西兰人，牛津大学卡姆登古代史教授，主要从事古罗马政治史与古罗马史学研究，20世纪英语世界最出色的古罗马史家。代表作有《罗马革命》《塔西佗》《撒路斯提乌斯》《奥古斯都的贵族制》《奥维德笔下的历史》等。