The study of Ancient Rome once required scholarly works to be stodgy and hard work to wade through. Fortunately that model has gone and this new book provides scholarly information in an engaging and exciting manner. The history of Rome was bloody and that so many good things came out of it were almost accidental. Certainly with Rome nothing was dull – Highly Recommended.
NAME: Rome, Blood & Power, Reform, Murder and Popular Politics in the Late Republic 70-27 BC FILE: R2998 AUTHOR: Gareth C Sampson PUBLISHER: Pen & Sword BINDING: hard back PRICE: £25.00 GENRE: Non Fiction SUBJECT: Rome, Roman Republic, civil war, reform, politicians and generals, Catiline, Clodius, Pompey, Crassus, Ceasar, Roman Legions, Roman Senate
ISBN: 1-52671-017-X
IMAGE: B2998.jpg BUYNOW: tinyurl.com/y6mo9q2c LINKS: DESCRIPTION: The study of Ancient Rome once required scholarly works to be stodgy and hard work to wade through. Fortunately that model has gone and this new book provides scholarly information in an engaging and exciting manner. The history of Rome was bloody and that so many good things came out of it were almost accidental. Certainly with Rome nothing was dull – Highly Recommended.
The civil war that preceded the late Republican era certainly failed to end the bloodshed when it ended. There were important and influential Romans who worked to reform the Roman State but it was in times where a nation had to expand into Empire and fighting was almost continuous as neighbours tried to find weakness in the border regions. That required strong armies and strong armies produced strong leaders who became, sometimes reluctantly, political leaders and despots. For a Roman general, being brought into the political sphere frequently led to a short life.
The author has captured the essence of the struggle within Rome for reform and power and dominance. The text reads very well and this is a page turner of a book. The modest photo-plate section is adequate to the purpose. A rewarding book that offers fresh insight.