The Roman History
From Romulus and the Foundation of Rome to the Reign of the Emperor Tiberius
Published on 15. September 2011
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-60384-592-2 (ISBN)
Description
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. 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.
Rendered with the non-specialist in mind, the translation-the first English language translation in nearly ninety years-seeks to remain faithful to the original while avoiding technical and obscure jargon.
The volume includes a substantial introduction to Velleius' life and times, and to the literary context of his historical work, as well as generous and detailed notes on the text, a bibliography, map, glossary of unfamiliar terms, and an index.
Rendered with the non-specialist in mind, the translation-the first English language translation in nearly ninety years-seeks to remain faithful to the original while avoiding technical and obscure jargon.
The volume includes a substantial introduction to Velleius' life and times, and to the literary context of his historical work, as well as generous and detailed notes on the text, a bibliography, map, glossary of unfamiliar terms, and an index.
Reviews / Votes
No study of the Augustan or Tiberian age can (or should) now begin without taking account of what Velleius tells us. --David Potter, University of MichiganMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge, MA
United States
Product notice
Library binding
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60384-592-2 (9781603845922)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
J. C. Yardley is Professor of Classics, Emeritus, University of Ottawa.
Anthony A. Barrett is Professor of Classics, Emeritus, University of British Columbia.
Anthony A. Barrett is Professor of Classics, Emeritus, University of British Columbia.
Content
Translated with an Introduction & Notes, by J C Yardley & Anthony A Barrett