UID:
almafu_9959229501302883
Format:
1 online resource (131 p.)
Edition:
2nd ed.
ISBN:
1-134-36438-5
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1-134-36439-3
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1-280-24448-8
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9786610244485
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0-203-62285-5
Series Statement:
Lancaster pamphlets in ancient history
Content:
Revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, this second edition of a popular history text examines how the Roman republic was destabilized by the unplanned growth of the Roman Empire.Central discussion points include:the government of the republichow certain individuals took advantage of the expansion of the empireJulius Caesar's accession to powerthe rise of the Augustan principate following Julius Caesar's murder.Drawing on a wealth of recent scholarship and including an expanded and updated guide to further
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
,
The government of the republic -- The growth of empire -- The political temperature rises : the Gracchi, Marius and Sulla -- The rise and domination of Pompey -- The 'three-headed monster' and the slide to civil war -- The dictatorship of Julius Caesar -- The final act : Antonius, Octavian and Lepidus.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-415-31940-4
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-415-31939-0
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4324/9780203622858
