Epistolarum Libri X, Et Panegyrieus: Ex Recensione J.m. Gesneri; Volume 1

By Pliny (the Younger.)

This is Volume 1 of "Epistolarum Libri X, Et Panegyrieus," presenting the letters of Pliny the Younger, meticulously reviewed by J.M. Gesner. Pliny's letters offer invaluable insights into the social, political, and cultural life of the Roman Empire during the late first and early second centuries CE. A contemporary of Tacitus and Trajan, Pliny's correspondence touches on a wide range of topics, from daily life in Rome to governance and imperial administration.

These letters are crucial for understanding Roman history, offering perspectives on everything from the eruption of Vesuvius to the lives of prominent Roman citizens. This edition allows readers to engage directly with primary source material, providing a window into the world of one of Rome's most eloquent and influential figures. The collection includes the 'Panegyricus, ' Pliny's oration praising Emperor Trajan, a key text for understanding Roman imperial ideology.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1246223112
• ISBN13: 9781246223118
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"