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 clan of the claudii nerones. The work began at some point after the fall of troy see composition and publication and culminated with the principate of tiberius. Clarissimum deinde homeri illuxit ingenium, sine exemplo maximum, qui magnitudine operis et fulgore carminum solus appellari poeta meruit. In a period from which no other contemporary historical narrative survives in more than meagre fragments, velleius work is uniquely important. 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.
Res gestae divi augusti, an account of his public life and work by the emperor augustus. This is a book that should be of great use to anyone teaching a survey of the history of ancient rome or a roman civilization course. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. Chalcide in euboea founded by the athenians, and cumae in italy with naples.
Ancient rome sourcebooks in english translation ancient. Velleius paterculus spent many years as soldier and senator before writing his brief history in honor of marcus vinicius. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 59. Velleius paterculus classics oxford bibliographies. Yardley is professor of classics, emeritus, university. One hundred and twenty years ago, in the consulship of lucius caesar and publius rutilius, all italy took up arms against the romans. Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life. Search the history of over 411 billion web pages on the internet. His history, 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. The object of this compendium was to give a brief view of universal history, but more especially of the events connected with rome, the history of which occupies the main portion of the book.
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. He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca. He left nothing undisturbed, nothing untouched, nothing unmolested, nothing, in short, as it had been. The 2 book roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to ce 29 by velleius. 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. Excellent information on the colonies and happenings from the death of caesar 44 bce through the reign of tiberius, c. Italy and rome from the bronze age to the punic wars c. The latin library the classics page the classics page.
Velleius paterculus short work is the earliest surviving attempt on the part of a postaugustan historian to survey the history of the res publica from its origins to his own times. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Today, the roman history is appreciated as a readable summary of. But, when they had once left rome and italy behind them, by deliberate agreement and without. Read online res gestae divi augusti and download res gestae divi augusti book full in pdf formats. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Velleius was elected to the senate as quaestor in 7 ce and went on to be designated for the praetorship of 15 ce 2. History of rome latin original, english translation. I look forward to teaching with this book which is, i think, the best source book i have seen for the way we teach these days.
Neque quemquam alium, cuius operis primus auctor fuerit, in eo perfectissimum praeter homerum et archilochum reperimus. The conception of history in velleius paterculus historia romana. The universal history of velleius paterculus falls within the great lacuna of roman history between livy and tacitus and includes material contemporary to the writer. Velleius paterculus compendium of roman history book ii ad 30 f. Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman historian, soldier and senator. Exactly translated out of the latine edition supervised by ianus gruterus. Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family.
The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915. Pdf the imperial republic of velleius paterculus alain m gowing. East, and was present with the latter at his interview with the parthian king, in a. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1. The history of rome by titus livius text of the histories title page preface book 1 the earliest legends of rome book 2 the early years of the republic book 3 the decemvirate book 4 the growing power of the plebs book 5 war with veii, destruction of rome by the gauls book 6 reconciliation of the orders 389366 b. Two of my recent readings were about the fall of the roman republic, more exactly about caesar rubicon by tom holland and caesar by adrian goldsworthy which boost my interest on the history of the roman empire. He does not say much about his early life, but he came from a wealthy family. Note on the translation map the roman history book 1 book 2 appendix a. Full text of l 152 velleius paterculus compendium of roman. History of rome by titus livius, the first eight books. 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. From romulus and the foundation of rome to the reign of the emperor tiberius as want to read. History of rome historiae romanae epitomae lucii iulii flori 1647 lucius florus. The surrender of mancinus aroused in the state a quarrel of vast. Italy and rome from the bronze age to the punic wars. Full text of l 152 velleius paterculus compendium of roman history. The beginning of the work is wanting, and there is also a portion lost after the eighth chapter of the first book. Sep 04, 2011 compendium of the history of romebook ii. Translation of marcus velleius paterculus in english. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian.
In a period from which no other contemporary historical narrative survives in more than meagre fragments, velleius work is. Shipley, introduction to velleius paterculus roman history, note 2. Compendium of the history of romebook ii wikisource, the. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti by. The last day is at hand for the romans, and in a loud voice exhorted his men to overthrow and destroy their city, adding. Mclean professor of ancient and modern history and of the classics dean of the graduate school of arts and sciences.
The long smouldering fires of an italian war were now fanned into flame by the death of drusus. 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. Roman mosaic, fish eating man barbo museum carthage. Although velleiuss 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 africa.
Roman history through augustus reign and whose historiographical work helps to keep. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The cambridge history of american literature, volume 2. 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. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. Read download res gestae divi augusti pdf pdf download. Full text of l 152 velleius paterculus compendium of. Velleius is known to us because his fastpaced summary of roman history survives. In this paper, i suggest that his history reveals tensions between the public attitudes of velleius the senator and the opposing convictions of velleius the former soldier. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti book. Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. I would appreciate very much any recommendations about the period of the roman emperors, including any biography of any emperor worth reading.
He came from an italian family that served the roman state well, and he gained access to the senatorial class. An english translation, linked to the original latin text. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 2, chapter 1. Genealogy profile for servius sulpicius paterculus servius sulpicius paterculus deceased genealogy genealogy for servius sulpicius paterculus deceased family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. The history of the rise and fall of the roman empire in the words of those who were there by jon e. Marcus velleius paterculus, also known as velleius, was a roman historian.
Tiberian narrative cambridge classical texts and commentaries 1st pbk. Yardley and barrett reject that velleius died as a result of sejanuss fall from power in the early 30s ce. 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. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti loeb classical library, no. Shipley, velleius paterculus, compendium of roman history, london, 1924. 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. In 1515, the manuscript of velleius paterculus roman history was discovered. 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. But what meaning do the great men of the republic have for augustus.
A survey of written material on possible positioning of this location is literally all over the map. Velleius paterculus, compendium of roman history loeb. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Velleius paterculus livius articles on ancient history. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. His career, moreover, spans an important period of transition, that of the first princeps to the second. Rome had not faced a greater danger when she saw the camp of hannibal within the third milestone, than on this day when telesinus went about from rank to rank exclaiming. The roman history history hackett publishing company.
Nero, the father of the emperor tiberius, in his flight from italy in b. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti loeb. 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. Gaius velleius paterculus, the author of a short history of rome, was probably born in 20 or 19 b. Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. This should be enough to spark a serious interest in his work. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. 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. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Although velleiuss praenomen is given as marcus by. Compendium of the history of romebook ii wikisource. Big brother seemed to tower up, an invincible, fearless protector, standing like a rock against the hordes of asia, and goldstein, in spite of his isolation, his helplessness, and the doubt that hung about his very existence, seemed like some sinister enchanter, capable by the mere power of his voice of wrecking the structure of civilization. For, when rome was freed of the fear of carthage, and her rival in empire was out of her way, the path of virtue was abandoned for that of. The bible makes numerous references to a place called tarshish, most notably in association with the account of jonah and the big fish end note 12.
The national endowment for the humanities provided support for entering this text. The second section discusses velleiuss history, which survived antiquity in just one manuscript and in rather poor condition. Velleius paterculus his romane historie in two bookes. 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. Variations from the teubner text glossary of common terms index of people and places in velleius tex.