A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca. An english translation, linked to the original latin text. Velleius paterculus on intellectual clustering, part 2 history of rome, i. 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. Inside in good condition, french with latin opposite, light insignificant spots of soiling. Selected bibliography online resources used, cited or disputed in the great big book of horrible things follow along as you read. Dictionary of greek and latin authors and texts, english edition by tine jerke and volker dallman 2009. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 59. Velleius paterculus velleius paterculus velleius paterculus, caius velleius paterculus, gaius paterculus, velleius paterculus, gaius velleius paterculus, gaius v. Pdf the imperial republic of velleius paterculus alain m gowing. 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. 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. 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. Mclean professor of ancient and modern history and of the classics dean of the graduate school of arts and sciences.
Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman historian, soldier and senator. 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. Velleius paterculus wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to ad 29. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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. A list of ancient greek and latin authors, with links to online translations. Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It will make velleius accessible to undergraduates, who previously may have only read livy, sallust, or tacitus. The roman history by velleius paterculus boomerang books.
The imperial republic of velleius paterculus 4 as the passage goes on to state, in the course of. Sep 04, 2011 compendium of the history of romebook ii. 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. Selected bibliography the great big book of horrible things. He does not say much about his early life, but he came from a wealthy family. A fun read, including dabbling with the latin original and some classical greek with the res gestae divi augusti. Compendium of the history of romebook ii wikisource, the.
With the exception of two french, and one english translation from the ear. Tony woodmans magisterial commentaries on book 2, in particular, represented a water shed. The tiberian narrative by velleius paterculus, 9780521609357, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Perhaps the greatest merit of the book is its thorough notation throughout the translation. 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. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1.
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The latin library the classics page the classics page. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. This comprehensive ebook presents paterculus complete extant works, with. Caesar in his expedition to the east, and was present with the latter at his interview with the parthian king, in a. The following computergenerated description may contain errors and does not represent the quality of the book. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages.
His work, the roman history, in two books evokes the main events of the grecoroman world, from the. Translation of marcus velleius paterculus in english. Jesus miracles documented in newly found eyewitness. Vinicius, from the dispersion of the greeks after the siege of troy down to the death of livia. 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. With the exception of two french, and one english translation from the ear cite this page pausch, dennis, velleius paterculus, in.
Velleius s father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. The work consists of two books, and was apparently conceived as a universal history. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. 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. He wrote a compendium of roman history in two books dedicated to m.
Pdf the imperial republic of velleius paterculus alain m. 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. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. Vooral velleius loftuitingen aan het adres van keizer tiberius staan in scherp. The second book, which continues the history from the age of the gracchi to the consulship of marcus vinicius, in ad 30, is intact. A wellvetted, wellthoughtout, and much overdue updated english translation. He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius.
Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life. Although velleius s praenomen is given as marcus by. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian. Early19th eastern epic poets fantasy french german greek history horror. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. In the consulship of publius mucius scaevola and lucius calpurnius one hundred and sixtytwo years ago, he split with the party of the nobles, promised the. Buy the roman history by velleius paterculus 9781603845915 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce.
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