Velleius paterculus, who lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30 bce 37 ce, served as a military tribune in thrace, macedonia, greece and asia minor, and later, from 4 ce to 12 or, as a cavalry officer and legatus in germany and pannonia. Beautifully illustrated with images relating to paterculus life and works features the complete extant works of paterculus, in both english translation and the original latin concise introduction to the text provides two translations of compendium of roman history, including john selby watsons 1852 edition. Compendium of the history of rome wikisource, the free. Sallust, velleius paterculus, tacitus, florus, and ammianus marcellinus. Velleius paterculus velleius paterculus velleius paterculus, caius velleius paterculus, gaius paterculus, velleius paterculus, gaius velleius paterculus, gaius v. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. He does not say much about his early life, but he came from a wealthy family. The first volume of professor woodmans edition of, and commentary on, velleius paterculus was published in the cambridge classical texts and commentaries series in 1977. Rendered with the nonspecialist in mind, the translationthe first english language translation in nearly ninety yearsseeks to remain faithful to the original while avoiding technical and obscure jargon. Some literary answers in classical quarterly 25 1975 272306. The complete latin text and an english translation. A fun read, including dabbling with the latin original and some classical greek with the res gestae divi augusti. The latin library the classics page the classics page. Book ii this work is a translation and has a separate.
A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca. He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce. The roman history share book recommendations with your. His history, written in a highly rhetorical style, covered the period from the end of the trojan war to the death of livia in 29 a. Although his praenomen is given as marcus by priscian, some modern scholars identify him with gaius velleius paterculus, whose name occurs in an inscription on a north african milestone. Dictionary of greek and latin authors and texts, english edition by tine jerke and volker dallman 2009. In 1515, the manuscript of velleius paterculus roman history was. A list of ancient greek and latin authors, with links to online translations. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti by. Velleius paterculus lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30 bce37 ce and wrote a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce.
Velleius paterculus his romane historie in two bookes. Velleius paterculus compendium of roman history res gestae. Velleius s father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1. The velleii belonged to the roman equestrian order the second level of the roman aristocracy, after the senators, came from capua in campania, and had allied itself. Conception of history in velleius newcastle university.
His history, written in a highly rhetorical style, covered the period from the end of the trojan war to the death of livia in 29 ad, but is most useful for the period from the death of julius caesar in 44 bc. Paterculus on the battle in the teutoburg forest livius. History of rome latin original, english translation. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Shipleys english translation of velleius paterculus compendium of roman history and res gestae divi augusti. Marcus velleius paterculus 1911 encyclopedia britannica. His roman history, written in a highly rhetorical style, covered the period from the end of the trojan war to ad 30, but is most useful for the period from the death of caesar in 44 bc to the death of augustus in ad 14. The translation runs 148 pages and covers the short book 1 and the much longer book 2. Scholarly assessments of the twovolume universal history of velleius paterculus have long been caught up in the debate over its value or genre.
Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 94. Velleius was elected to the senate as quaestor in 7 ce and went on to be designated for the praetorship of 15 ce 2. Plutarch, and other ancient sources in translation, among other items of interest. The surrender of mancinus aroused in the state a quarrel of vast proportions. Paterculus belonged to a distinguished campanian family, and entered the army at an early age. Velleius paterculus, who lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30 bce37 ce, served as a military tribune in thrace, macedonia, greece and asia minor, and later, from 4 ce to 12 or, as a cavalry officer and legatus in germany and pannonia. His political career was also marcus velleius paterculus possibly. Gaius velleius son velleius, the father of our historian, remained on friendly terms with both the claudii drusi and octavian, who became emperor in 27 and was from then on called augustus. Gaius velleius, chosen to a most honourable position among the three hundred and sixty judges by gnaeus pompey, prefect of engineers under pompey, marcus brutus, and tiberius nero, and a man second to none, on the departure from naples of nero, whose partisan he had been on account of his close friendship, finding himself unable to accompany.
The work began at some point after the fall of troy see composition and publication and culminated with the principate of tiberius. The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Velleius paterculus classics oxford bibliographies. He claimed there was no disgrace in being beaten by one whom it would be a sin against the gods to defeat, and there was no dishonour. Velleius paterculus roman history in fact a brief compendium and not a fullscale study of the past is the most important source for the story of his life and family. Brought together in this 22volume collection, their writings provide a comprehensive study of the roman empire. Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. In his roman history, the roman officerhistorian velleius paterculus 20 bce after 30 ce has included a description of the battle in the teutoburg forest september 9 ce. Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. Delphi complete works of velleius paterculus illustrated.
The roman historian velleius paterculus lived during the reigns of augustus and tiberius, serving as a military tribune and later as a cavalry officer and legatus in germany and pannonia. Res gestae divi augusti is a funerary account, written by augustus, the first emperor of. Translator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian. Lz list of sources and translations lz translations ak. Shipley, velleius paterculus, compendium of roman history, london, 1924. Historiae, written in a highly rhetorical style, covered the period from the end of the trojan war to the death of livia in ad 29, but is most useful for the period from the death of julius caesar in 44 bc. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius. Translation of marcus velleius paterculus in english. Exactly translated out of the latine edition supervised by ianus gruterus.
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. Ad 31, also known as velleius, was a roman historian. An english translation, linked to the original latin text. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 29. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall. Paterculus on the battle in the teutoburg forest velleius paterculus c. Definition of paterculus, marcus velleius in the dictionary. Information and translations of paterculus, marcus velleius in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. With the exception of two french, and one english translation from the ear cite this page pausch, dennis, velleius paterculus, in. Compendium of the history of romebook ii wikisource, the. In 14 ce, emperor augustus wrote an account of his public life, res gestae divi augusti, the best preserved copy of which was engraved on the walls of his temple at ancyra ankara. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. Written in a highly rhetorical style, his compendium of roman history is a summary of roman history from the mythical fall of troy to ad 29.
The roman history by velleius paterculus 9781603845915. According to the reformations in such parts of him, in which the latin hath. As if to stress this point, the roman history is divided into two halves. In the first book, paterculus describes the events until the capture of carthage. Jun 10, 2004 the first volume of professor woodmans edition of, and commentary on, velleius paterculus was published in the cambridge classical texts and commentaries series in 1977. Aug 10, 2017 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. Although his praenomen is given as marcus by priscian, some modern scholars identify him with gaius velleius paterculus, whose name occurs in an inscription on a north african milestone c. Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life.
Books and resources required books available at the mit bookstore. Velleius paterculus, who lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30. Tiberius gracchus, the son of tiberius gracchus, an illustrious and eminent citizen, and the grandson, on his mothers side, of scipio africanus, had been quaestor in the army of mancinus and had negotiated the treaty. Caesar in his expedition to the east, and was present with the latter at his interview with the parthian king, in a.
Marcus paterculus, roman historian, military world. The conception of history in velleius paterculus historia romana non esse turpe ab eo uinci, quem uincere esset nefas, neque inhoneste aliquem summitti huic, quem fortuna super omnis extulisset. Velleius is known to us because his fastpaced summary of roman history survives. Sep 04, 2011 compendium of the history of rome 1852 by velleius paterculus, translated by john selby watson book ii 1176370 compendium of the history of rome book ii velleius paterculus john selby watson 1852. The work consists of two books, and was apparently conceived as a universal history.
Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman soldier, political figure, and historian whose work on rome is a valuable if amateurish source for the reigns of augustus and tiberius. Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman historian, soldier and senator. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 59. In the compendium he writes a summarized history of rome, beginning with the fall of troy and ending in ad 29. Velleius is mentioned as commander of a cavalry unit in 34 ce, where his son succeeded him note velleius paterculus, roman history 2. The roman historians collection brings you works by five significant roman historians. Festinatio haste, brevitas concision, and the generation. The volume includes a substantial introduction to velleius. Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. A sizable introduction, a bibliography with a list of other translations and editions of velleius, a map, three appendices, and a glossary of common terms accompany the translation.
Festinatio haste, brevitas concision, and the generation of imperial ideology in velleius paterculus john a. Paterculus military career included various significant postings in europe, and to the eastern empire. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. Starr, the scope and genre of velleius history, cq 31 1981 16274. Compendium of roman history but velleius book, in its original form, was too widerang ing to be considered a purely roman history. Entry for marcus velleius paterculus 1911 encyclopedia britannica one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this resource contained over 40 million words in nearly 40,000 articles written by 1,500 respected authors.
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