Dio's Rome: An Historical Narrative Originally Composed In Greek During The Reigns Of Septimus Severus, Geta And Caracalla (1905)

By Herbert Baldwin Foster

Book Overview

Dio's Rome: An Historical Narrative Originally Composed In Greek During The Reigns Of Septimus Severus, Geta And Caracalla is a book written by Herbert Baldwin Foster and originally published in 1905. The book is a historical narrative of Rome during the reigns of Septimus Severus, Geta, and Caracalla, as told by the ancient Greek historian Dio Cassius. Dio Cassius was a Roman senator and historian who lived during the second and third centuries AD. The book is a translation of Dio Cassius' original Greek text and provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural events of the time period. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the rise of the Severan dynasty, the Roman military campaigns in Britain and Parthia, the assassination of Caracalla, and the decline of the Roman Empire. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Rome during this important period.Also The Reigns Of Macrinus, Elagabalus And Alexander Severus And Now Presented In English Form.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: 143682236X
• ISBN13: 9781436822367
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"