“A democracy cannot rule an empire. Neither can one man, though empire may appear to presuppose monarchy. There is always an oligarchy somewhere, open or concealed.” — Ronald Syme Copy Share Image
The strength and vitality of an empire is frequently due to the new aristocracy from the periphery. — Ronald Syme Copy Share
“A democracy cannot rule an empire. Neither can one man, though empire may appear to presuppose monarchy. There is always an oligarchy somewhere, open… — Ronald Syme Copy Share
Crassus was in the habit of maintaining that nobody should be called rich who was not able to maintain an army on his income. — Ronald Syme Copy Share
