The text of the work, preserved in a single badly written and mutilated ms. 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. Vossius emendation, compsam for cosam, is clearly correct though pusillanimously excluded from the teubner text, 2nd ed. Gaius velleius, chosen to a most honourable position among the three hundred and sixty judges by gnaeus pompey, prefect of engineers under pompey, marcus brutus, and tiberius nero, and a man second to none, on the departure from naples of nero, whose partisan he had been on account of his close friendship, finding himself unable to accompany. Click download or read online button to get res gestae divi augusti book now. A complete and official translation of the document should be made. He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce. Res gestae divi augusti download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Buy velleius peterculus compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti loeb classical library by velleius, frederick w.
Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. With this long sentence velleius marks the introduction of the future emperor tiberius into public life as quaestor 243 b. The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Res gestae divi augusti download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The second book, which continues the history from the age of the gracchi to. An english translation, linked to the original latin text. 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. Woodman editor, michael reeve series editor, james diggle series editor, neil hopkinson series editor, jonathan powell series editor, david sedley series editor, richard tarrant series editor. Sep 30, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of velleius paterculus books online. 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. 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.
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. Tony woodmans magisterial commentaries on book 2, in particular, represented a water shed moment, both restoring a measure of dignity to velleius and. He seems to have been read by lucan and imitated by sulpicius severus, but he is mentioned only by the scholiast on lucan, and once by priscian. The publisher has supplied this book in drm free form with digital watermarking. Compendium of the history of romebook i wikisource, the. Download res gestae divi augusti or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. Velleius peterculus compendium of roman history res. 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. He belonged to a distinguished campanian family, and early entered the army. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. Velleius peterculus compendium of roman history res gestae. The deeds of the divine augustus is the funerary inscription of the first roman emperor, augustus, giving a firstperson record of his life and accomplishments. In the dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, william.
The surrender of mancinus aroused in the state a quarrel of vast proportions. In section 2 tiberius is given an impressive list of qualities. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. The latin library the classics page the classics page. The roman history velleius paterculus bok 9781603845922. Provides two translations of compendium of roman history, including john selby watsons 1852 edition. 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. English translation classic reprint velleius paterculus on amazon.
Velleius does not say whether minatus magius had any part in sullas attack on his patria, aeclanum. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of velleius paterculus books online. Phraates v was the king of kings of the parthian empire from 2 bc to ad 2.
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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 dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca. He belonged to a distinguished campanian family, and early entered. 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. 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. 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. The roman historian velleius paterculus lived during the reigns of augustus and tiberius. 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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Selections from bellum gallicum and bellum civile, and from caesars letters, speeches, and poetry ebook written by w.
Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1. Explore books by velleius paterculus with our selection at. Velleius paterculus author of compendium of roman history. Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life. Aug 31, 2011 in some part of the book which is now lost. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. In this section, readers can view a section by section text of velleius paterculus text, alternating between the original latin and shipleys 1924 english translation.
This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. 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. Velleius paterculus by velleius paterculus, frank ernest rockwood. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Velleius paterculus books and biography waterstones. Compendium of roman history book ii ad 30 translated by frederick w. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. Immediately download the marcus velleius paterculus summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching marcus velleius paterculus. Historian unearths eyewitness account of a miracle by. This comprehensive ebook presents paterculus complete extant works, with. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian.
Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. With the exception of two french, and one english translation from the ear cite this page pausch, dennis, velleius paterculus, in. Cooleys commentary on the res gestae of augustus, published by the cambridge university press. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. Historian unearths eyewitness account of a miracle by jesus. Although velleiuss praenomen is given as marcus by. Complete works of velleius paterculus by velleius paterculus. Pdf the imperial republic of velleius paterculus alain m gowing. 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. From romulus and the foundation of rome to the reign of the emperor tiberius hackett classics series by velleius paterculus. Translation of marcus velleius paterculus in english. He served as military tribune in thrace, macedonia, greece, and the east, and as prefect. He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read caesar reader, a. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. 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. Dictionary of greek and latin authors and texts, english edition by tine jerke and volker dallman 2009. The res gestae is a monumental inscription originally erected in rome by the emperor augustus to recount his major achievements as a leader and statesman.
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