Cassius dio books list of books by author cassius dio. Heinemann, 19141927, also by herbert baldwin foster and earnest cary page images at hathitrust. He wrote the 80volume the roman history over the years 211217. Dio was a prominent roman and senator who wrote a history of rome down to his own time 218 a. An historical commentary on cassius dios roman history books 5556 9 b. With an english translation by earnest cary on the basis of the version of herbert baldwin foster. He collaborated with ian scottkilvert on cassius dios the roman history 1987 for penguin classics, and other published work includes a history of augustus rise to power, the battle of actium 1970, and editions of suetonius life of augustus, divis augustus 1982, and of julius caesar. Dios exact birth name is unknown, although it is probable that his full birth name was claudius cassius dio, or potentially cassius cio cocceianus, although that translation is less likely. Vi of the loeb classical library edition, 1917 book liv the text is in the public domain.
In fact this book is only volume three of the original nine part publication but it does not say that in the description. On the death of his father roman governor of cilicia he went in 180. The reign of the emperor gaius was a period of considerable significance in the history of the roman world. Cassius apronianus, was proconsul of lycia and pamphylia, and legate of cilicia and dalmatia. He published 80 volumes of history on ancient rome, beginning with the arrival of aeneas in italy. The written account of the roman invasion of britain in 43ad is primarily based on cassius dios roman history. Cassius dio \u2014 book 53 mail billthayer italiano help up.
The accused had had two associates, cassius asclepiodotus of nicaea and this egnatius of berytus. Cassius dio, roman history book 58, english translation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Clarendon ancient history series forthcoming, december 2020, oxford university press. He was accused of having praised cassius and brutus, and of. Before emailing me with questions, comments, or corrections involving the numbering of books. The volumes, in order of the material they cover, are. The volumes documented the subsequent founding of rome 753 bc, the formation of the republic 509 bc, and the. Augustus caesar, the first emperor of rome 27 bcad 14, brought peace and prosperity to his city after decades of savage civil war. I 5 o t h e r p a r a l l e l s can be f o u n d be tween d i o 58. Against soranus, publius egnatius celer, a philosopher, gave false evidence. Born in ancient bithynia present nw turkey in ad 164, cassius dio moved to rome in 180, eventually assuming influential positions including consul under emperor septimius severus in 206. He collaborated with ian scottkilvert on cassius dio s the roman history 1987 for penguin classics, and other published work includes a history of augustus rise to power, the battle of actium 1970, and editions of suetonius life of augustus, divis augustus 1982, and of julius caesar. Roman history, volume ix, books 7180 loeb classical library no.
Firstly do not think you will be getting all of the books in the dios roman histories. Cassius dios roman history is the culmination of 22 years of research and labor. A commentary on the fiftythird book of dio cassius roman history electronic resource by h. Unfortunately, his account gives very little detail about the campaign. Nicea, after 229, roman official whose rhomaike historia ed. This selection from cassius dio s roman history gives the fullest description of that long struggle and ultimate triumph detailing the brutal battles and political feuds that led to the collapse of romes 400yearold republic, and. The only resistance the romans encountered was the forces led by caratacus and togodumnus, the antiroman sons of cunobelin from the catuvellauni tribe. V the project gutenberg ebook of dio s rome, volume v. An historical commentary on cassius dios roman history, book 59. For the little we know of dio, filled out with a bit of reasonable conjecture, as well as a brief analysis and critique of the history and a somewhat longer account of.
Cassius dio trajan and the dacians the account of the dacian wars according to cassius dio the epitome of dios roman history, book 68. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Suetonius, lives of the twelve caesars, life of tiberius, latin text with english translation. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ix this volume only by dio earnest cary, translator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. On the death of his father roman governor of cilicia he went in 180 to rome, entered the senate, and under the emperor commodus was an advocate. Selections from books 58 63 of the roman history of cassius dio lactor 15 1st by jonathan edmondson isbn. Dio cassius, also spelled dion cassius or in byzantine sources dio cocceianus, in full lucius cassius dio, born c. Presents the first detailed commentary on books 57 and 58 of cassius dio s roman history to be published in english. An historical commentary on cassius dios roman history, book. Roman history by cassius cocceianus dio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Roman history, volume vii, books 5660 loeb classical library no. Cassius dio \u2014 book 52 mail billthayer italiano help up. Cassius dio cocceianus, historiae romanae, book 58, chapter 2. Cassius dio cocceianus, historiae romanae, book 1, chapter 1. This selection from cassius dios roman history gives the fullest description of that long struggle and ultimate triumph detailing the brutal battles and political feuds that led to the collapse of romes 400yearold republic, and. An historical commentary on cassius dios roman history, book 59 gaius caligula creator. Cassius dio roman history book lvii the following is contained in the fiftyseventh of dios rome.
The following is contained in the fiftyseventh of dios rome. Dios roman history in six volumes unexpurgated edition. Octavians victory is the beginning of the principate and a new direction in roman history. An historical commentary on cassius dios roman history books 4952 atlanta. These selections represent dios discussion of julia domna, the wife of septimius severus. He was the son of a government official under marcus aurelius and during the reign of commodus 18093 went to rome, where he began his public career. This volume begins with book 50 and the struggle between octavian and mark antony. When the prefects crispinus and lusius geta would not yield to her in everything, she removed them from office. Now asclepiodotus, so far from speaking against soranus, actually bore witness to his noble qualities. Bill thayer italiano help up home this webpage reproduces a book of roman history by cassius dio book li published in vol. Bill thayer italiano help up home this webpage reproduces a book of roman history by cassius dio book lii published in vol. Includes a new english translation of this important account of the reign of tiberius, making the text accessible to readers unfamiliar with ancient languages. An historical commentary on cassius dio s roman history books 5556 9 b.
You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license. John carter retired from a senior lectureship at royal holloway college, university of london, in 1992. The following are selections from the epitome, or condensed version, of cassius dios history of rome. While his accounts of prefirstcenturybc events draw heavily on myth and provide only summaries, his accounts of events also important in the study of the grecoroman world after the first. Pafraets book company, 19051906, also by herbert baldwin foster page images at hathitrust cassius dio cocceianus. V the project gutenberg ebook of dios rome, volume v.
Vi of the loeb classical library edition, 1917 book liii the text is in the public domain. Volume two of dio cassius brings to a close his sweeping historical work, roman history. He held high offices, becoming a close friend of several emperors. Roman history, book lxix, written by cassius dio cocceianus in c. Firstly do not think you will be getting all of the books in the dio s roman histories. Selections from books 5863 of the roman history of cassius dio. Dio exerted no appreciable influence on his immediate successors in the field of roman history. Dio covers 1,400 years, from the story of aeneas and the mythic founding of rome up to ad 229, during dios own life. Dio takes a prolonged look at the reign of augustus. Roman history books 57 and 58 the reign of tiberius c. He wrote the 80volume the roman history over the years 211217 and 223229, 200 years after the death of augustus. Cassius dio roman history book lvii the following is contained in the fiftyseventh of dio s rome. A commentary on the fiftythird book of dio cassius. Presents the first detailed commentary on books 57 and 58 of cassius dios roman history to be published in english.
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