Two Roman Revolutions: The Senate, the Emperors and Power, from Commodus to Gall

Description: Two Roman Revolutions by John D. Grainger A new perspective on the Roman Empire in the period from the reigns of Commodus to Gallienus. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The disastrous reign of the Emperor Commodus, which saw a great expansion of the power of the emperor, eventually resulted in his asassination, but also in a civil war, which was as revolutionary as that of 69. Though the original assassination had been in the name of a restoration of the authority of the Senate - the programme of Pertinax and his supporters - the victory of Septimius Severus established a murderous autocracy, which degenerated into incompetence under his successors. It also set up a continuous tension within the government between imperial and senatorial powers and authority. The weakness of the imperial power after Caracalla was emphasised by the assassination of all emperors between 217 and 238; it also produced an increase in warfare on all frontiers from Syria to Britannia. In the later years of Alexander Severus the Senate began to recover its authority, thanks to the emperors long absences from Rome in the east and in Germany. His frontier policy displeased the army, however, and his assassination produced the Emperor Maximinus. The recovery of the Senate was immediately stopped in its tracks and Maximinus disdained all authority apart from his own. This was a classic prerevolutionary situation, and the reaction amongst the senators was the revolution of 238, sparked by trouble in Africa under the Gordians, but also producing another civil war and the deaths of several emperors. The authority of the Senate was enhanced by the senatorial victory but in in the end the Senate proved unable to defend the empire, and the contest between imperial and senatorial power continued until the 260s when in effect Gallienus returned to imperial autocracy. This marked the end of real senatorial power, and the empire as an autocracy was finally established. AUTHOR: John D Grainger is a former teacher and historian of great experience with a particular interest in Classical and Hellenistic Greek history. His many previous works include the following for Pen & Sword: Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars (2011); The Wars of the Maccabees (2012); Roman Conquests: Egypt and Judaea (2013); a three-part history of the Seleukid Empire (2014-16), Kings and Kingship in the Hellenistic World 350-30 BC (2017), Antipaters Dynasty (2018), Ancient Dynasties (2019), The Roman Imperial Succession (March 2020), The Straits from Troy to Constantinople (2021), The Forty Sieges of Constantinople (2022), The Ptolemies: Rise of a Dynasty (2022) and The Ptolemies: Apogee and Collapse (2023). He lives in Evesham, Worcestershire. 16 b/w illustrations Author Biography JOHN D GRAINGER is a former teacher and historian of great experience with a particular interest in Classical and Hellenistic Greek history. His many previous works include the following for Pen & Sword: Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars (2011); The Wars of the Maccabees (2012); Roman Conquests: Egypt and Judaea (2013); a three-part history of the Seleukid Empire (2014-16), Kings and Kingship in the Hellenistic World 350-30 BC (2017), Antipaters Dynasty (2018), Ancient Dynasties (2019), The Roman Imperial Succession (March 2020), The Straits from Troy to Constantinople (2021), The Forty Sieges of Constantinople (2022), The Ptolemies: Rise of a Dynasty (2022) and The Ptolemies: Apogee and Collapse (2023). He lives in Evesham, Worcestershire. Review "A seminal and ground breaking study... Granger has a positive knack for presenting history in an especially compelling and informative style that will be greatly appreciated by both scholars, students, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in Roman history."-- "Midwest Book Review" Details ISBN1399037188 Author John D. Grainger Pages 224 Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781399037181 Format Hardcover Imprint Pen & Sword History Subtitle The Senate, the Emperors and Power, from Commodus to Gallienus (AD 180-260) Place of Publication Barnsley Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General DEWEY 937.07 Publication Date 2024-03-18 UK Release Date 2024-03-18 Illustrations 16 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160154167;

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