Syme / various The Roman Revolution / Lives of the Later Caesars Ronald Syme The Roman Revolution Introduction by G.W. Bowersock The subject of this book is the transformation of state and society at Rome between 60 BC and AD 14. It is composed around a central narrative that records the rise to power of Augustus and the establishment of his rule, embracing the years 44-23 BC. The period witnessed a violent transference of power and of property; and the Principate of Augustus should be regarded as the consolidation of the revolutionary process. (From the preface.) Published: The Folio Society, 2009, 1st FS edition Binding: cloth, slipcase Pages: xxvi, 579, frontispiece + 10 plates (printed on both sides) Dimensions: 25 x 17,5 cm Condition: fine Lives of the Later Caesars Translated by David Magie Introduction by A.R. Birley Engravings by Sue Scullard Published: The Folio Society, 2005, 1st FS edition Binding: leather, slipcase Pages: xxxviii, 583, frontispiece + 14 plates (printed on one side) Dimensions: 25 x 16,5 cm Condition: fine