Bøger af A H Beesley

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From the preface: "It would be scarcely possible for anyone writing on the period embraced in this volume, to perform his task adequately without making himself familiar with Mr. Long's 'History of the Decline of the Roman Republic' and Mommsen's 'History of Rome.' To do over again (as though the work had never been attempted) what has been done once for all accurately and well, would be mere prudery of punctiliousness. But while I acknowledge my debt of gratitude to both these eminent historians, I must add that for the whole period I have carefully examined the original authorities, often coming to conclusions widely differing from those of Mr. Long. And I venture to hope that from the advantage I have had in being able to compare the works of two writers, one of whom has well-nigh exhausted the theories as the other has the facts of the subject, I have succeeded in giving a more consistent and faithful account of the leaders and legislation of the revolutionary era than has hitherto been written. Certainly there could be no more instructive commentary on either history than the study of the other, for each supplements the other and emphasizes its defects. If Mommsen at times pushes conjecture to the verge of invention, as in his account of the junction of the Helvetii and Cimbri, Mr. Long, in his dogged determination never to swerve from facts to inference, falls into the opposite extreme, resorting to somewhat Cyclopean architecture in his detestation of stucco. But my admiration for his history is but slightly qualified by such considerations, and to any student who may be stimulated by the volumes of this series to acquire what would virtually amount to an acquaintance first-hand with the narratives of ancient writers, I would say 'Read Mr. Long's history.' To do so is to learn not only knowledge but a lesson in historical study generally. For the writings of a man with whom style is not the first object are as refreshing as his scorn for romancing history is wholesome, and the grave irony with which he records its slips amusing."

The Gracchi Marius And Sulla is a historical book written by A.H. Beesley. The book covers the political and social history of Rome during the period of the Gracchi, Marius, and Sulla. The author provides a detailed account of the political and social reforms that were introduced during this period, as well as the civil wars that erupted as a result of these reforms.The book begins with a discussion of the Gracchi, two brothers who served as tribunes of the plebs in the late second century BC. The author describes their attempts to introduce land reforms and other measures aimed at improving the lives of the Roman people, and the violent opposition they faced from the aristocracy.The book then moves on to discuss the career of Gaius Marius, a military leader who rose to prominence during the Jugurthine War in North Africa. The author describes Marius' political ambitions and his role in the Social War, as well as his reforms of the Roman army.Finally, the book covers the career of Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a general who became dictator of Rome in the late first century BC. The author describes Sulla's reforms of the Roman constitution and his brutal suppression of his political opponents.Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed analysis of the political and social forces that shaped Rome during this period, as well as the key figures who played a role in these developments. The Gracchi Marius And Sulla is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Rome or the politics of the ancient world.General expectation would have pointed to Scipio Aemilianus, the conqueror of Numantia and Carthage, and the foremost man at Rome. He was well-meaning and more than ordinarily able, strict and austere as a general, and as a citizen uniting Greek culture with the old Roman simplicity of life. He was full of scorn of the rabble, and did not scruple to express it. 'Silence, ' he cried, when he was hissed for what he said about his brother-in-law's death, 'you step-children of Italy!' and when this enraged them still more, he went on: 'Do you think I shall fear you whom I brought to Italy in fetters now that you are loose?'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work