Dio's Roman History V1

By Cassius Dio

Book Overview

Dio's Roman History V1 is a historical book written by the ancient Roman historian, Cassius Dio. The book is the first volume of a larger work that covers the history of Rome from its founding to the end of the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus. In this volume, Dio covers the early history of Rome, starting with the legendary founding of the city by Romulus and Remus, and continuing through the early Republic, the Punic Wars, and the rise of Julius Caesar. The book also includes detailed descriptions of important events such as the Battle of Cannae, the assassination of Julius Caesar, and the rise of Augustus to power. Dio's writing style is straightforward and factual, with a focus on providing an accurate account of historical events. However, he also includes his own opinions and interpretations of events, adding depth and perspective to the narrative. Overall, Dio's Roman History V1 is an important historical text that provides a detailed and engaging account of the early history of Rome. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history or the development of Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430492058
• ISBN13: 9781430492054
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"