Roman Civil Wars of 88-30 b.c.e.
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Civil Wars, Coups, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, African History, Spanish/Portuguese History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Egypt, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Asia Minor, Greece (ancient)
- Date: 88-82, 79-72, 49-45, 43-40, 31-30
Article abstract: At issue: Political domination of the Roman Republic. Result: The Roman Republic collapsed amid its own internal violence; Octavian established one-man rule (the principate or the empire).
Background
Since the wars of the second century b.c.e., the Roman aristocracy had become increasingly wealthy, and competition for military commands had become highly intense, as campaigns fought against wealthy enemies in Asia Minor or the Greek east promised fortunes in plunder, slaves, and military glory. The resulting wealth for the aristocratic...
[The entire page is 2018 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
