02053cam a22003013u 4500 73062 UtSlPG 20260610134705.0 m cr n 260607r20241921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 DG Ferrero, Guglielmo, 1871-1942 Roma antica, Vol. 2/3 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-27 "Roma antica, Vol. 2/3: L'apogeo" by Guglielmo Ferrero and Corrado Barbagallo is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the intricate political landscape of ancient Rome during a critical period marked by power struggles among influential figures such as Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus. It delves into the shifting alliances and conflicts that defined the late Roman Republic and set the stage for monumental changes in governance. The opening of the volume introduces the themes of political ambition and societal turmoil in Rome, particularly emphasizing the rivalry between Crassus and Caesar as they navigate their aspirations for power amid public discontent and economic strife. The text outlines key events, such as the political machinations behind the push for the conquest of Egypt, the mounting debts plaguing the populace, and the fierce elections influenced by powerful figures like Cicero and Catiline. Through a detailed exploration of these early scenarios, the opening sets a tone of dramatic tension that foreshadows the subsequent events shaping the fate of the Roman Republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Firenze: Le Monnier, 1921 Rome -- History Barbagallo, Corrado, 1877-1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73062 113787 113787