A History of Rome from 753 B.C. to A.D. 410Methuen, 1946 - 456 pagine |
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Pagina 106
... office , were practically helpless . For a few years , it is true , the popularity and in- dependence of the great Africanus had challenged its monopoly of power ; but after his fall the Senate had been careful to see that his example ...
... office , were practically helpless . For a few years , it is true , the popularity and in- dependence of the great Africanus had challenged its monopoly of power ; but after his fall the Senate had been careful to see that his example ...
Pagina 109
... office had been to champion the lower orders against magisterial tyranny ; though their proper function was rather to veto than to initiate action , they had come to exercise very considerable authority as presidents of the legislative ...
... office had been to champion the lower orders against magisterial tyranny ; though their proper function was rather to veto than to initiate action , they had come to exercise very considerable authority as presidents of the legislative ...
Pagina 183
... office , would implement their demand . At the same time Pompey too was disgusted with the Senate's refusal to provide for his veterans or ratify his eastern settlement ; and only an inveterate dislike of Crassus prevented him from ...
... office , would implement their demand . At the same time Pompey too was disgusted with the Senate's refusal to provide for his veterans or ratify his eastern settlement ; and only an inveterate dislike of Crassus prevented him from ...
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LAND AND PEOPLE | 1 |
THE REPUBLIC AND ITS ORDEAL | 14 |
THE CONQUEST OF ITALY | 24 |
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