The Roman History Of C. Velleius Paterculus

By Velleius Paterculus and Velleius

Book Overview

The Roman History of C. Velleius Paterculus is a historical account of Rome written by the Roman historian and soldier Gaius Velleius Paterculus. The book covers the history of Rome from its legendary founding in 753 BC up until the death of the Roman emperor Tiberius in AD 37. Paterculus provides a detailed and insightful account of the major events, figures, and political developments of Roman history, including the Punic Wars, the rise of Julius Caesar, the reign of Augustus, and the early years of the Roman Empire. The book is notable for its concise and straightforward style, as well as its emphasis on the moral and political lessons to be learned from Rome's history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman history and culture.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: 1432698605
• ISBN13: 9781432698607
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"