Discover book depositorys huge selection of velleius paterculus books online. A new look at velleius paterculuss historia romana. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. 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. Velleius paterculus compendium of roman history book ii ad 30. The roman historian velleius paterculus lived during the reigns of augustus and tiberius, serving as a military tribune and later as a cavalry officer and legatus in germany and pannonia. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. An english translation, linked to the original latin text. 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. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. 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. Res gestae divi augusti download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
So bitter was this italian war, and such its vicissitudes, that in two successive. Two years later, velleius was a cavalry prefect serving in the command of. Velleius paterculus short work is the earliest surviving attempt on the part of a postaugustan historian to survey the history of the res publica from its origins to his own times. For instance, in an assault upon a spanish town called contrebia he ordered five. Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life. It has been nearly a century since the last english translation of velleius paterculuss historia romana was published. In 1515, the manuscript of velleius paterculus roman history was. 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 is known to us because his fastpaced summary of roman history survives. In a period from which no other contemporary historical narrative survives in more than meagre fragments, velleius work is uniquely important. Oct 07, 2014 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. Velleius paterculus classics oxford bibliographies. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 29. For health reasons he has recently passed the maintenance of the library to someone new who will continue it in the same spirit. 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. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family.
Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti. From romulus and the foundation of rome to the reign of the emperor tiberius hackett classics uk ed. Pdf the imperial republic of velleius paterculus alain m gowing. Velleius paterculus project gutenberg selfpublishing.
A fun read, including dabbling with the latin original and some classical greek with the res gestae divi augusti. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. This disdain, unfortunately reflected in the paucity of english translations of velleius.
Res gestae divi augusti, an account of his public life and work by the emperor augustus. He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius. Compendium of the history of romebook ii wikisource, the. Velleius paterculus compendium of roman history res.
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. The tiberian narrative by velleius paterculus, 9780521609357, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jesus miracles documented in newly found eyewitness. Tony woodmans magisterial commentaries on book 2, in particular.
This volume deals with the most controversial part of velleius work, regarded by the majority of modern scholars as a panegyrical biography of tiberius and used as an excuse for dismissing the historical value of velleius whole work. 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. Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. The book tells the story of a shepherd called marco. Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman historian, soldier and senator. Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Written in a highly rhetorical style, his compendium of roman history is a summary of roman history from the mythical fall of troy to ad 29. For more than twenty years, the latin library has been a labor of love for its maintainer, william l. Dictionary of greek and latin authors and texts, english edition by tine jerke and volker dallman 2009. He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce. A wellvetted, wellthoughtout, and much overdue updated english translation. 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 to the death of augustus in 14 ad.
Historian unearths eyewitness account of a miracle by jesus. Translation of marcus velleius paterculus in english. Velleius paterculus compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti. History of rome latin original, english translation. 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. 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.
He does not say much about his early life, but he came from a wealthy family. Ad 31, also known as velleius, was a roman historian. While these events were taking place in italy king attalus had died,9 bequeathing asia in his will to. Italian edition velleius paterculus, giuseppe boccanera on. The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The 2 book roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to ce 29 by velleius. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti by. 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. Velleius s father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to. Velleius paterculus compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti shipley, frederick english translation on. 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.
Translate marcus velleius paterculus in english online and download now our free translator to use any time at no charge. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca. As if to stress this point, the roman history is divided into two halves. One is tempted to think that paterculus tried to remind the chief magistrate. Velleius was elected to the senate as quaestor in 7 ce and went on to be designated for the praetorship of 15 ce 2. Velleius paterculus velleius paterculus velleius paterculus, caius velleius paterculus, gaius paterculus, velleius paterculus, gaius velleius paterculus, gaius v.
This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. This is interesting, because the roman history was dedicated to marcus vinicius, consul in 30 ce, who is often addressed in the second person. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. In the first book, paterculus describes the events until the capture of carthage. Velleius paterculus author of compendium of roman history. Sep 04, 2011 compendium of the history of romebook ii. With the exception of two french, and one english translation from the ear cite this page pausch, dennis, velleius paterculus, in. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gaius velleius paterculus books online. The latin library the classics page the classics page. Chapters 411 1893 by rockwood, frank ernest from amazons fiction books store. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. Barrett offer a new translation, which aims to reach a wide nonspecialist audience. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti loeb classical library, no.
An italian expert studying a first century document written by the roman historian marcus velleius paterculus believes he has unearthed the first eyewitness account ever recorded of a miracle of jesus christ. 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. Excellent information on the colonies and happenings from the death of caesar 44 bce through the reign of tiberius, c. Caesar in his expedition to the east, and was present with the latter at his interview with the parthian king, in a. Perhaps the greatest merit of the book is its thorough notation throughout the translation. The long smouldering fires of an italian war were now fanned into flame by the death of drusus. The work began at some point after the fall of troy see composition and publication and culminated with the principate of 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. He probably was the first roman to write a universal history.
Click download or read online button to get res gestae divi augusti book now. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian. Velleius paterculus his romane historie in two bookes. Books on the spanish, hannibalic, punic, illyrian, syrian, mythridatic, and civil wars are extant. 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.
He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Velleius paterculus lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30 bce37 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 north african milestone c. Featured software all software latest this just in old school emulation msdos games historical software classic pc games software library. Just before the arrival of lucius sulla in italy, gnaeus pompeius, the son of the gnaeus. Chalcide in euboea founded by the athenians, and cumae in italy with naples some. The following computergenerated description may contain errors and does not represent the quality of the book. Mclean professor of ancient and modern history and of the classics dean of the graduate school of arts and sciences. It will make velleius accessible to undergraduates, who previously may have only read livy, sallust, or tacitus. The second book, which continues the history from the age of the gracchi to.
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