Velleius paterculus compendium of rome history book 2

The 2 book roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of. The first book brings the history down to the destruction of carthage, 146 b. Vinicium, libri duo, historia romana, velleius paterculus, m. He probably was the first roman to write a universal history. Historiae, written in a highly rhetorical style, covered the period from the end of the trojan war to the death of livia in ad 29, but is most useful for the period from the death of julius caesar in 44 bc. Compendium of the history of rome 1852 by velleius paterculus, translated by john selby watson book i 1176029 compendium of the history of rome book i velleius paterculus john selby watson 1852. Full text of l 152 velleius paterculus compendium of roman history. Velleius paterculus roman history in fact a brief compendium and not a fullscale study of the past is the most important source for the story of his life and family. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti the loeb classical library velleius paterculus on. The compendium of roman history is a summarised history of rome from the fall of troy to 29 ce, written by the professional soldier and amateur historian velleius paterculus. It is especially valuable to historians and students for its vivid eyewitness account of the dramatic years that saw the roman.

For the past two weeks, i have been occupied with velleius paterculus, a roman historian from the age of tiberius who wrote a brief account of the history of rome, which he dedicated to his friend marcus vinicius. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti loeb classical library, no. Ad 31, also known as velleius, was a roman historian. The loeb velleius uses compendium of roman history but velleius book, in its original form, was too widerang ing to be considered a purely roman history. C portions of it are wanting, including the beginning. He wrote a compendium of roman history in two books dedicated to m. It is especially valuable to historians and students for its vivid eyewitness account of the dramatic years that saw the roman empire emerge from the chaos left by the shattered republic. One of the many interesting aspects of the gospel of mark is that the reader knows more than the dramatis personae.

He served as military tribune in thrace, macedonia, greece, and the east, and as prefect. Velleius paterculus, compendium of roman history loeb. Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. As he approached his own times he becomes much fuller in. One is tempted to think that paterculus tried to remind the chief magistrate. The first volume of professor woodmans edition of, and commentary on, velleius paterculus was published in the cambridge classical texts and commentaries series in 1977. The period from the death of julius caesar to that of augustus is treated most fully, and the achievements of his old commander, tiberius, are described in eulogistic terms. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Aemilius sura says in his book on the chronology of rome. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 29. Velleius paterculus, who lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30 bce37 ce, served as a military tribune in thrace, macedonia, greece and asia minor, and later, from 4 ce to 12 or, as a cavalry officer and legatus in germany and pannonia. L 152 velleius paterculus compendium of roman history.

The work consists of two books, and was apparently conceived as a. The work has been criticised for its quality and proimperial bias, but it has concise essays on roman colonies and provinces, and some effective portrayals of characters. Velleius paterculus res gestae divi augusti by paterculus velleius. Search the history of over 411 billion web pages on the internet. Compendium of roman history book ii ad 30 translated by. Jun 10, 2004 the first volume of professor woodmans edition of, and commentary on, velleius paterculus was published in the cambridge classical texts and commentaries series in 1977. Velleius paterculus author of compendium of roman history.

Almost all of book 1 is lost up to the battle of pydna, 168 bc. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti, the loeb classical library velleius paterculus on. His history, written in a highly rhetorical style, covered the period from the end of the trojan war to the death of livia in 29 a. This essential document for the study of roman history traces the story of rome from romulus and the foundations of rome to the reign of the emperor tiberius. The velleii belonged to the roman equestrian order the second level of the roman aristocracy, after the senators, came from capua in campania, and had allied itself politically to the powerful aristocratic.

This is interesting, because the roman history was dedicated to marcus vinicius, consul in 30 ce, who is often addressed in the second person. Velleius paterculus was a roman historian who lived around 19 bc to after ad 30. His history, written in a highly rhetorical style, covered the period from the end of the trojan war to the death of livia in 29 ad, but is most useful for the period from the death of julius caesar in 44 bc. Aug 31, 2011 compendium of the history of rome 1852 by velleius paterculus, translated by john selby watson book i 1176029 compendium of the history of rome book i velleius paterculus john selby watson 1852. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Maybe compendium of world history would have been a better title, although it was obvious to his contemporaries that the conquests of rome had changed universal history into roman history. His history, written in a highly rhetorical style, covered the period from the end of the trojan war to the death of livia in 29 ad, but is most useful for the period from the death of julius. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti, the loeb classical library. Velleius paterculus is currently considered a single author. Vellei paterculi historiae romanae the roman history of c. Author of historiae romanae libri ii, compendium of roman history, salluste, jules cesar, c.

Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Gaius octavius, his father, though not of patrician birth, 2 was descended. With an english translation classic reprint velleius. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Posts about velleius paterculus written by jona lendering. The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915. The latin library the classics page the classics page.

Velleius paterculus project gutenberg selfpublishing. Compendium of the history of romebook i wikisource, the. Aug 17, 2010 for the past two weeks, i have been occupied with velleius paterculus, a roman historian from the age of tiberius who wrote a brief account of the history of rome, which he dedicated to his friend marcus vinicius. The velleii belonged to the roman equestrian order the second level of the roman aristocracy, after the senators, came from capua in campania, and had allied itself politically to the powerful aristocratic clan of the claudii nerones. Velleius wrote a compendium of roman history from the origins to ad 29. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti by. He does not say much about his early life, but he came from a wealthy family. Rentre glorieusement a rome avec tibere, il fait partie des officiers qui.

He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce. It has been observed before that although paterculus makes kind remarks about julius caesar and the emperor augustus, his roman history tells a. The work of velleius paterculus which is come down to us, and which is apparently the only one that he ever wrote, is a brief historical compendium in two books, and bears the title c. A rare 17 thcentury book on the history of rome including wars, leaders, and traditions by valleius. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 94. Vellei paterculi ex historiae romanae libris duobus quae supersunt. He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius.

Vinicius, from the dispersion of the greeks after the siege of troy down to the death of livia a. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Velleius paterculus, who lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30 bce 37 ce, served as a military tribune in thrace, macedonia, greece and asia minor, and later, from 4 ce to 12 or, as a cavalry officer and legatus in germany and pannonia. Search the history of over 433 billion web pages on the internet. He wrote historiae romanae, which is a summary of roman history from the founding of the city to ad 30.

Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. Shipley, velleius paterculus, compendium of roman history and res gestae divi augusti new. Paterculus does certainly focus on rome, but he situates its history in a larger context. Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. It has been observed before that although paterculus makes kind remarks about julius caesar and the emperor augustus, his roman history. His roman history, written in a highly rhetorical style, covered the period from the end of the trojan war to ad 30, but is most useful for the period from the death of caesar in 44 bc to the death of augustus in ad 14.

Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 59. Ad 31, also known asvelleius, was a roman historian. It just your runofthemill history of rome, which i. It just your runofthemill history of rome, which i am sure you are well aware of. Shipley, velleius paterculus, compendium of roman history, london, 1924. Velleius paterculus livius articles on ancient history. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti. Shipley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Res gestae divi augusti with an english translation by frederick w.

Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian. Though almost all of his work is now missing, it is still a valuable source of. Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life. Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus res gestae divi augusti. The assyrians were the first of all races to hold world power, then the medes, and after them the persians. Marcus paterculus, roman historian, military world. Starr, the scope and genre of velleius history, cq 31 1981 16274. Ancient roman historians, velleius paterculus, ammianus. In the first line, essentially the title of this short book, jesus is identified as the son of god. Full text of l 152 velleius paterculus compendium of. Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman historian, soldier and senator.