Lots of interesting historical facts that helped to reinforce various moments of roman history ive picked up over the last few years listening to great podcasts like. Perhaps the greatest merit of the book is its thorough notation throughout the translation. In this paper, i suggest that his history reveals tensions between the public attitudes of velleius the senator and the opposing convictions of velleius the former soldier. 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. History of rome latin original, english translation. It happened that this man had been taken a prisoner by marius when he was. Brothersgerman our two consuls triumph over, not the gauls. 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. Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Although velleius s praenomen is given as marcus by. Velleius paterculus spent many years as soldier and senator before writing his brief history in honor of marcus vinicius. Selected bibliography online resources used, cited or disputed in the great big book of horrible things follow along as you read. The tiberian narrative by velleius paterculus, 9780521609357, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Although velleiuss praenomen is given as marcus by.
Velleius paterculus, who lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian. Velleius paterculus author of compendium of roman history. Dictionary of greek and latin authors and texts, english edition by tine jerke and volker dallman 2009. In 1515, the manuscript of velleius paterculus roman history was discovered in the. Scan an isbn with your phone use the amazon app to scan isbns and. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti by.
A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. Since, as has already been stated, an immense horde of the german races. Book 2, chapters 117120, of paterculus roman history are presented here in the translation by f. The work consists of two books, and was apparently conceived as a universal history. Paterculus on the battle in the teutoburg forest livius.
One is tempted to think that paterculus tried to remind the chief magistrate. Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. 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. In his roman history, the roman officerhistorian velleius paterculus 20 bce after 30 ce has included a description of the battle in the teutoburg forest september 9. Although his praenomen is given as marcus by priscian, some modern scholars identify him with gaius velleius paterculus, whose name occurs in an inscription on a north african milestone c. With this long sentence velleius marks the introduction of the future emperor tiberius into public life as quaestor 243 b. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 59. Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. 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. A public slave of german nationality was sent with a sword to put him to death. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. He probably was the first roman to write a universal history. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1.
His compendium of roman history consists of two books dedicated to m. An italian expert studying a first century document written by the roman historian marcus velleius paterculus that was recently discovered in the archives of the vatican, found what is presumed to be the first eyewitness account ever recorded of a miracle of jesus christ. Consulted online on 24 february 2020 translation to the gods, his priestess and daughter. Caesar in his expedition to the east, and was present with the latter at his interview with the parthian king, in a. Hubert cancik and, helmuth schneider, english edition by. 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. He also considers the transmission of velleius text since its discovery in 1515, and argues that, contrary to the opinion of most nineteenth and twentiethcentury editors, rhenanus editio princeps of 1520 is a more reliable authority than amerbachs apograph of 1516. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti loeb classical library, no. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca.
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. He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Although his praenomen is given as marcus by priscian, some modern scholars identify him with gaius velleius paterculus, whose name occurs in an inscription on a. Sumner the conventional view of velleius paterculus is not apt to stimulate much interest, far less any sympathetic interest, in him, whether as a person or as a writer. Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman historian, soldier and senator. The surrender of mancinus aroused in the state a quarrel of vast proportions. An english translation, linked to the original latin text.
A wellvetted, wellthoughtout, and much overdue updated english translation. Selected bibliography the great big book of horrible things. A fun read, including dabbling with the latin original and some classical greek with the res gestae divi augusti. Velleius paterculus compendium of roman history book ii. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. Translation of marcus velleius paterculus in english. Buy velleius peterculus compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti loeb classical library by velleius, frederick w. But while everything was being successfully managed in this quarter of the either, a disaster received in germany under marcus lollius the legate. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the. In his roman history, the roman officerhistorian velleius paterculus 20 bce. The latin library the classics page the classics page. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall. Although the original manuscript is now lost, we know that it was badly written and contained many errors.
In section 2 tiberius is given an impressive list of qualities. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. In the first book, paterculus describes the events until the capture of carthage. Jesus miracles documented in newly found eyewitness. As if to stress this point, the roman history is divided into two halves. This is interesting, because the roman history was dedicated to marcus vinicius, consul in 30 ce, who is often addressed in the second person. The following computergenerated description may contain errors and does not represent the quality of the book. Velleius peterculus compendium of roman history res. Book 2, chapters 117120, of paterculus roman history are. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 94.
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