Translation of marcus velleius paterculus in english. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1. He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce. Velleius does not say whether minatus magius had any part in sullas attack on his patria, aeclanum. Buy velleius peterculus compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti loeb classical library by velleius, frederick w. Compendium of roman history book ii ad 30 translated by frederick w. This comprehensive ebook presents paterculus complete extant works, with. Click download or read online button to get res gestae divi augusti book now. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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.
He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Historian unearths eyewitness account of a miracle 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. English translation classic reprint velleius paterculus on amazon. Sep 30, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of velleius paterculus books online. 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. Velleius peterculus compendium of roman history res gestae. The second book, which continues the history from the age of the gracchi to. An english translation, linked to the original latin text.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The surrender of mancinus aroused in the state a quarrel of vast proportions. Velleius peterculus compendium of roman history res. 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. Provides two translations of compendium of roman history, including john selby watsons 1852 edition. 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. 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. 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.
Although velleiuss praenomen is given as marcus by. 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 latin library the classics page the classics page. 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.
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. Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The text of the work, preserved in a single badly written and mutilated ms.
Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. In the dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, william. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian. Res gestae divi augusti download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Velleius paterculus has been added to your cart add to cart. The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Chapters 411 1893 by rockwood, frank ernest from amazons fiction books store. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti by. Velleius paterculus books and biography waterstones.
A complete and official translation of the document should be made. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life. With this long sentence velleius marks the introduction of the future emperor tiberius into public life as quaestor 243 b. He does not say much about his early life, but he came from a wealthy family. Selections from bellum gallicum and bellum civile, and from caesars letters, speeches, and poetry ebook written by w. 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. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 59. 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. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca. 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. Complete works of velleius paterculus by velleius paterculus. 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.
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. Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. Two years later, velleius was a cavalry prefect serving in the command of. In section 2 tiberius is given an impressive list of qualities. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. From romulus and the foundation of rome to the reign of the emperor tiberius hackett classics series by velleius paterculus. The publisher has supplied this book in drm free form with digital watermarking. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Explore books by velleius paterculus with our selection at. The roman history velleius paterculus bok 9781603845922.
He belonged to a distinguished campanian family, and early entered. Vossius emendation, compsam for cosam, is clearly correct though pusillanimously excluded from the teubner text, 2nd ed. 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 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. 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. Historian unearths eyewitness account of a miracle by jesus. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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. Although velleius s praenomen is given as marcus by. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read caesar reader, a. 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.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of velleius paterculus books online. Tony woodmans magisterial commentaries on book 2, in particular, represented a water shed moment, both restoring a measure of dignity to velleius and. The roman history by velleius paterculus 9781603845915. 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. Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman historian, soldier and senator. Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Phraates v was the king of kings of the parthian empire from 2 bc to ad 2.
Velleius paterculus author of compendium of roman history. Jesus miracles documented in newly found eyewitness. He served as military tribune in thrace, macedonia, greece, and the east, and as prefect. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius. Caesar in his expedition to the east, and was present with the latter at his interview with the parthian king, in a.
Velleius paterculus by velleius paterculus, frank ernest rockwood. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. Dictionary of greek and latin authors and texts, english edition by tine jerke and volker dallman 2009. 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. Pdf the imperial republic of velleius paterculus alain m gowing. Aug 31, 2011 in some part of the book which is now lost. The roman historian velleius paterculus lived during the reigns of augustus and tiberius. He belonged to a distinguished campanian family, and early entered the army. Cooleys commentary on the res gestae of augustus, published by the cambridge university press. With the exception of two french, and one english translation from the ear cite this page pausch, dennis, velleius paterculus, in. 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. The res gestae is especially significant because it gives an insight into the image augustus portrayed to the roman people. Res gestae divi augusti download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. 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.
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