Books matching: collapse of the roman republic
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Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic by Tom Holland is a lively and engaging account of the self-destruction of the Roman Republic, covering the period from Marius through the death of Caesar. Holland delves into the personal characteristics of major players like Augustus, while contrasting Roman culture with that of the eastern empires. The book is praised for its breezy writing style, informative content, and focus on the political struggles that led to the establishment of the Roman Empire.
January 10, the seven-hundred-and-fifth year since the foundation of Rome, the forty-ninth before the birth of Christ. The sun had long set behind the Apennine mountains. Lined up in full marching ord..."The Death of Caesar: The Story of History's Most Famous Assassination" by Barry S. Strauss delves into the political motivations and behind-the-scenes machinations leading up to the assassination of Julius Caesar, exploring the aftermath and the subsequent civil war between Caesar's loyalists and his enemies. The author provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the Ides of March in 44 B.C., examining the personalities and motivations of the key conspirators and shedding light on the complex web of alliances, ambitions, and betrayals that shaped this pivotal moment in history.
Strauss meticulously analyzes the various perspectives and motivations of the characters involved in the assassination plot, including Caesar himself, the conspirators like Marcus Brutus and Decimus Brutus, and the rise of figures like Mark Antony and Octavian in the power vacuum left by Caesar's death. Through a combination of primary and secondary sources, the author presents a vivid and informative narrative that brings to life the political intrigue, personal rivalries, and historical significance of Caesar's assassination and its aftermath.
IN AUGUST 45 B.C., SEVEN months before the Ides of March, a procession entered the city of Mediolanum, modern Milan, in the hot and steamy northern Italian plain. Two chariots led the march. In the fi...'The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic' by Mike Duncan delves into the generation of politics preceding the collapse of the Roman Republic. Through a well-researched narrative, the author explores the intricacies of Roman history, specifically focusing on the period leading up to the transition from a republic to an empire. Duncan's writing style is praised for being accessible to a broad audience, making the historical content engaging and understandable even for readers unfamiliar with the fall of the Roman Republic.
