approximately 19 B.C. approximately 30 A.D Velleius Paterculus (Libros)

approximately 19 B.C. approximately 30 A.D Velleius Paterculus Libros

Marco Velleius Paterculus fue un soldado y comandante romano que sirvió bajo los primeros emperadores Augusto y Tiberio. Es conocido principalmente como el autor de una breve 'Compendio de Historia Romana', que abarca desde los orígenes legendarios de Roma hasta la muerte de la primera emperatriz, Livia. Si bien su obra es un recurso histórico útil, revela un claro sesgo hacia la familia imperial y ocasionales deficiencias en su investigación. El estilo literario y la perspectiva de Paterculus ofrecen una fascinante visión del punto de vista de la élite romana.

The Roman history : from Romulus and the foundation of Rome to the reign of the Emperor Tiberius

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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. 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. Rendered with the non-specialist in mind, the translation--the first English language translation in nearly ninety years--seeks to remain faithful to the original while avoiding technical and obscure jargon. 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.