Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From this point of view, the only one that mattered in antiquity, velleius paterculus was the perfect historian. Paterculus on the battle in the teutoburg forest livius. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Translation of marcus velleius paterculus in english. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. 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. He belonged to a distinguished campanian family, and early entered. 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. Caesar in his expedition to the east, and was present with the latter at his interview with the parthian king, in a. In 1515, the manuscript of velleius paterculus roman history was discovered in the. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b.
Email citation an introduction to velleius which focuses on key questions such as the scope, genre, and style of the work, the claims to be writing at speed, and the role of the digressions. Ad 31, also known asvelleius, was a roman historian. Compendium of the history of romebook ii wikisource. Exactly translated out of the latine edition supervised by ianus gruterus. Velleius paterculus classics oxford bibliographies. Paterculus belonged to a distinguished campanian family, and entered the army at an early age. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 59. 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. Dictionary of greek and latin authors and texts, english edition by tine jerke and volker dallman 2009. Velleius paterculus res gestae divi augusti hardcover at. Marcus velleius paterculus 1911 encyclopedia britannica. 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.
He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce. Although the original manuscript is now lost, we know that it was badly written and contained many errors. The latin library the classics page the classics page. Brothersgerman our two consuls triumph over, not the gauls. Tiberius gracchus, the son of tiberius gracchus, an illustrious and eminent citizen, and the grandson, on his mothers side, of scipio africanus, had been quaestor in the army of mancinus and had negotiated the treaty. Augustus, emperor of rome velleius paterculus lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30 bce37 ce and wrote a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Velleius paterculus has been added to your cart add to cart.
The author was active in the germanic wars and knew many of the actors personally. Translator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His account is the oldest surviving description of the battle and relies on eyewitness accounts. Price new from used from paperback, april 28, 20 please retry. Selected bibliography online resources used, cited or disputed in the great big book of horrible things follow along as you read. Ad 31, also known as velleius, was a roman historian. Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 94. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the.
Compendium of roman history, res gestae divi augusti. Jump to navigation jump to search translation to the gods, his priestess and daughter. Velleius peterculus compendium of roman history res. His political career was also marcus velleius paterculus possibly.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. For when their dread of carthage was at an end, and their rival in empire was removed, the nation, deserting the cause of virtue, went over, not gradually, but with precipitation, to that of vice. Compendium of the history of romebook ii wikisource, the. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 29. 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. 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 paterculus compendium of roman history res gestae. The former scipio had opened for the romans the way to power. In his roman history, the roman officerhistorian velleius paterculus 20 bce after 30 ce has included a description of the battle in the teutoburg forest september 9. 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. Book 2, chapters 117120, of paterculus roman history are presented here in the translation by f.
The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca. 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. Online bibliography the great big book of horrible things. In his roman history, the roman officerhistorian velleius paterculus 20 bce after 30 ce has included a description of the battle in the teutoburg forest september 9 ce. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1. The surrender of mancinus aroused in the state a quarrel of vast proportions. Velleius paterculus librarium database of online ancient. Buy now see all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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 served as military tribune in thrace, macedonia, greece, and the east, and as prefect. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian. A public slave of german nationality was sent with a sword to put him to death. Part of a very large site on classical antiquity, with many other ancient works. 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. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. Velleius paterculus project gutenberg selfpublishing. 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.
Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life. Since, as has already been stated, an immense horde of the german races called the cimbri and the teutons had defeated and routed the consuls caepio and manlius in gaul, as before them carbo and silanus, had scattered their armies, and had put to death scaurus. His victory at teutoburg forest would precipitate the roman empires permanent strategic withdrawal from magna germania, and made a major. Velleius paterculus, who lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30. Although velleius s praenomen is given as marcus by. He belonged to a distinguished campanian family, and early entered the army. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti by. 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. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. Compendium of roman history, res gestae divi augusti ebook. 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. With the exception of two french, and one english translation from the ear cite this page pausch, dennis, velleius paterculus, in.
Velleius paterculus his romane historie in two bookes. Paterculus military career included various significant postings in europe, and to the eastern empire. But, after accomplishing to a great extent the subjection of germany, in which much blood of that. It happened that this man had been taken a prisoner by marius when he was. The etymology of the latin name arminius is unknown. 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.
In the first book, paterculus describes the events until the capture of carthage. 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. 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. Tiberius gracchus, the son of tiberius gracchus, an illustrious and eminent citizen, and the grandson, on his mothers side, of scipio africanus, had been quaestor in the army of. As if to stress this point, the roman history is divided into two halves.
Velleius paterculus by velleius paterculus author isbn. An english translation, linked to the original latin text. 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. He does not say much about his early life, but he came from a wealthy family. Marcus velleius paterculus, in his historiae, mentions him as arminius, the son of sigimer, a prince of the german nation and states he attained the dignity of equestrian rank. An introduction to velleius which focuses on key questions such as the scope, genre, and style of the work, the claims to.
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