ISBN: 9780306811685 - swords against the senate: the rise of the roman army and the fall of the republic (14 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. After Rome defeated its age-old enemy, Carthage, it was the undisputed ruler of a vast empire.Yet, at the heart of the Roman Republic was a peculiar flaw: an uneradicable tension between the aristocracy and the plebians, and each regarded themselves as the foundation of Rome's military power.Swords Against the Senate relates how the republic began to come apart amid military and political turmoil-the smoldering anger of the common people, a petty war against a treacherous North African prince, an invasion by Germans and an Italian political uprising. In the crisis Gaius Marius, the people's general, rises to despotic power but is eventually replaced by the brutal dictator Sulla, who in turn spawns the man who would transform turmoil into imperial triumph, Julius Caesar. In this fast-paced, fact-filled work, personal intrigue, treachery, and occasional moral virtue vie for the reins of power. The Roman army, once invincible against foreign antagonists, becomes a tool for the powerful and government its foe. Erik Hildinger has written a fascinating, insightful work of history.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. After Rome defeated its age-old enemy, Carthage, it was the undisputed ruler of a vast empire.Yet, at the heart of the Roman Republic was a peculiar flaw: an uneradicable tension between the aristocracy and the plebians, and each regarded themselves as the foundation of Rome's military power.Swords Against the Senate relates how the republic began to come apart amid military and political turmoil-the smoldering anger of the common people, a petty war against a treacherous North African prince, an invasion by Germans and an Italian political uprising. In the crisis Gaius Marius, the people's general, rises to despotic power but is eventually replaced by the brutal dictator Sulla, who in turn spawns the man who would transform turmoil into imperial triumph, Julius Caesar. In this fast-paced, fact-filled work, personal intrigue, treachery, and occasional moral virtue vie for the reins of power. The Roman army, once invincible against foreign antagonists, becomes a tool for the powerful and government its foe. Erik Hildinger has written a fascinating, insightful work of history.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Book- Very Good. Dust Jacket- Good. 288 pp. All books are clean and unmarked unless stated.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Octavo, hardcover, previous owner's stamp on endpaper else VG in VG red and black pictorial dj. 240 pp. including index. Illustrates the long, bloody history of a pivotal perior and place in world history. Book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($26.00 price intact). Published by Da Capo, 2002. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Da Capo Historical Books (Da Capo) Swords Against the Senate (EX/NM) Manufacturer: Da Capo Product Line: Historical Books (Da Capo) Type: Hardcover Copyright Date: 2002 Author: Erik Hildinger Page Count: 240 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX/NM. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: After Rome defeated its age-old enemy, Carthage, it was the undisputed ruler of a vast empire. Yet, at the heart of the Roman Republic was a peculiar flaw: an ineradicable tension between the aristocracy and the plebeians, and each regarded themselves as the foundation of Rome's military power. Words Against the Senate relates how the republic began to come apart amid military and political turmoil-the smoldering anger of the common people, a petty war against a treacherous North African prince, an invasion by Germans and an Italian political uprising. In the crisis Gaius Marius, the "people's general," rises to despotic power but is eventually replaced by the brutal dictator Sulla, who in turn spawns the man who would transform turmoil into imperial triumph, Julius Caesar. In this fast-paced, fact-filled work, personal intrigue, treachery, and occasional moral virtue vie for the reins of power. The Roman army, once invincible against foreign antagonists, becomes a tool for the powerful and government its foe. Erik Hildinger has written a fascinating, insightful work of history.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Near Fine. 1st. 1st ed. 240p. Photos. Maps. Jacket priced. Fine/Near Fine copy.

Hard bound. Zustand: Book good. Jacket. 240 pp. Index. Language: English.

ISBN 0-306-81168-5. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. $26.00 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. Copy Two.

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hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.