9781330363799 - A History of Rome: 133 78 B. C (Classic Reprint) di Masom, W. F. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the decline of the Roman oligarchy, a ruling class of wealthy families who dominated Roman politics for several centuries. The author provides a detailed examination of the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to their downfall. Against a backdrop of widening social inequality, political stagnation, and imperial overstretch, the author analyzes significant events, reforms, and figures who shaped this power shift and the rise of popular political movements. A major theme is the struggle between the conservative Senate, intent on preserving its privileged position, and the popular assemblies, backed by ambitious individuals like Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, who sought to broaden political participation. The book offers valuable insights into the complex factors that shape political change and the enduring impact of ancient Roman political institutions and ideas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.