Augustan Imperialism

Richard Alston

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Abstract

This paper uses modern theories of imperialism to argue that the Augustan period saw a 'reverse take-over' of the Roman state, funded by the financial benefits of empire and supported by the the soldiers.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationA Companion to Roman Imperialism
EditorsDexter Hoyos
Place of PublicationLeiden, Boston
PublisherBrill
Pages197-211
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9789004236462
ISBN (Print)9789004235939
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Publication series

NameHistory of Warfare
PublisherBrill
Volume81
ISSN (Print)1385-7827

Keywords

  • Imperialsim
  • Augustus
  • Augustan constitution
  • Augustan politics

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