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- Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic, or Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic, is a popular history book written by Tom Holland, published in 2003.
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378. ISBN. 978-1-4000-7897-4. LC Class. DG266 .H64 2005. Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic, or Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic, is a popular history book written by Tom Holland, published in 2003. The book tells the story of the end of the Roman Republic and the consequent establishment of the Roman Empire.
- Tom Holland
- 2003
Jan 1, 2003 · In 49 B.C., the seven hundred fifth year since the founding of Rome, Julius Caesar crossed a small border river called the Rubicon and plunged Rome into cataclysmic civil war. Tom Holland’s enthralling account tells the story of Caesar’s generation, witness to the twilight of the Republic and its bloody transformation into an empire.
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Tom Holland’s Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic makes it easy to understand why the fall of Rome still animates the imaginations of contemporary scholars and history enthusiasts. Striking a deft balance between erudition and accessibility, Holland’s narrative is replete with lush sensory details that bring the Roman Republic’s ...
The "Rubicon last years of the Roman Republic" period demonstrates how a single, decisive action can fundamentally alter the trajectory of a civilization. III. The Fall of the Republic and the Rise of the Empire Caesar's victory in the ensuing civil war marked the decisive end of the Roman Republic. While he initially presented himself as
A masterful, witty, brilliantly researched popular history of perhaps the greatest civilization ever and the events and people that led to its transformation from a republic to an empire.
- Tom Holland
- Doubleday, 2003
- illustrated
- Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic
2 Rubicon Last Years Of The Roman Republic Published at www.grampiancaredata.gov.uk argues that while "Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic" offers valuable insights, its impact on current trends is primarily through highlighting the enduring relevance of themes like political polarization, the abuse of power, and the fragility
A suspenseful popular history of the fall of the Roman Republic traces the events and generation that marked the final century B.C., discussing such topics as the drama-spurred personality of Julius Caesar, the rise of Alexandria, the rule of Augustus, and the contributions of such figures as Caesar, Cleopatra, and Brutus. Part of series. Rubicon.
- Tom Holland
