Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. Marcus velleius paterculus 1911 encyclopedia britannica. The former scipio had opened for the romans the way to power. Jesus miracles documented in newly found eyewitness. Compendium of the history of romebook ii wikisource, the. Claudii neronis inter comites tiberii in bellis gestis. In a period from which no other contemporary historical narrative survives in more than meagre fragments, velleius work is uniquely important.
He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius. The author was active in the germanic wars and knew many of the actors personally. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. His political career was also marcus velleius paterculus possibly. The history of rome community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian. Just as velleius himself refrains from relating many details on certain occasions cf. Velleius paterculus translated, with introduction and notes, by j. 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. An abridgment of the history of rome paperback 31 aug. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 94. Book ii this work is a translation and has a separate status to the.
Teucer, disowned by his father telamon because of his laxity in not avenging the wrong done to his brother, b was driven to cyprus and founded salamis, named after the place of his birth. The surrender of mancinus aroused in the state a quarrel of vast proportions. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. 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. Horace, velleius paterculus and tiberius caesar jstor. 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. His account is the oldest surviving description of the battle and relies on eyewitness accounts.
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. Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Caesar in his expedition to the east, and was present with the latter at his interview with the parthian king, in a. Lacuscurtius \u2022 velleius paterculus \u2014 book ii. The work has been criticised for its quality and proimperial bias, but it has concise essays on roman colonies and provinces, and some effective portrayals of characters. Marcus paterculus, roman historian, military world. All references to, and quotations from, velleius paterculus are based on the. Artes liberales utriusque generis studiosissime coluit. Anderson, the rise and fall of middleclass loyalty to the roman empire. Paterculus begins his history with the events following the trojan war.
Compendium of roman history velleius paterculus, gaius. For more than twenty years, the latin library has been a labor of love for its maintainer, william l. 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. Chapters 411 1893 by rockwood, frank ernest from amazons fiction books store. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1. This preposterous volume is the first instalment of a commentary on velleius. Historiae buatannya ditulis dalam gaya yang sangat retorik, menyoroti periode dari akhir perang troya sampai kematian livia pada 29 m, namun sangat berguna untuk periode dari kematian julius caesar pada 44 sm sampai kematian.
Velleius paterculus, cuius praenomen secundum priscianum fuit marcus, sed secundum inscriptionem in africa boreali inventam anno 1875 c. The latin library the classics page the classics page. He served as military tribune in thrace, macedonia, greece, and the east, and as prefect. Pater eius praefectus equitum octaviani fuit et cliens ti. Velleius paterculus presentation of caesars place in history. For when their dread of carthage was at an end, and their rival in empire was removed, the nation, deserting the cause of virtue, went over, not gradually, but with precipitation, to that of vice.
Shipley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The work of velleius paterculus which is come down to us, and which is apparently the only one that he ever wrote, is a brief historical compendium in two books, and bears the title c. 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 politically to the powerful. An introduction to velleius which focuses on key questions such as the scope, genre, and style of the work, the claims to be writing at speed, and the role of the digressions. Bilingual books early works history early works to 1800. Tony woodmans magisterial commentaries on book 2, in particular, represented a water shed moment, both restoring a measure of dignity to velleius. Nobena naglica ne sme biti vzrok, da tega moza ne omenimo. 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. Marobod, moz plemenitega rodu, mocne postave, neustrasnega. Gaius octavius, his father, though not of patrician birth, 2 was.
Oct 07, 2014 an italian expert studying a first century document written by the roman historian marcus velleius paterculus that was recently discovered in the archives of the vatican, found what is presumed to be the first eyewitness account ever recorded of a miracle of jesus christ. Velleius paterculus 1654 latin edition latin paperback september 10, 2010 by velleius paterculus author, gerardus vossius editor. An exsoldier, velleius paterculus, who served under the future emperor tiberius, wrote a history of rome in two books, and when he comes to. Paterculus military career included various significant postings in europe, and to the eastern empire. Velleius paterculus author of compendium of roman history. Liber prior liber posterior the latin library the classics page. 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. Marcus velleius paterculus wikipedia bahasa indonesia. The compendium of roman history is a summarised history of rome from the fall of troy to 29 ce, written by the professional soldier and amateur historian velleius paterculus. Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life. Of the origin of octavius i must now say a few words, even if the account comes before its proper place. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
L 152 velleius paterculus compendium of roman history. Compendium of the history of rome 1852 by velleius paterculus, translated by john selby watson. Pdf the imperial republic of velleius paterculus alain m gowing. 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. Historian unearths eyewitness account of a miracle by jesus an italian expert studying a first century document written by the roman historian marcus velleius paterculus believes he has unearthed the first eyewitness account ever recorded of a miracle of jesus christ. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti by. Compendium of the history of rome wikisource, the free. In book ii, section 36, velleius, after naming the great orators, poets and.
Shipley, velleius paterculus, compendium of roman history, london, 1924. Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. Compendium of the history of romebook ii wikisource. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. 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.
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. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. Velleius paterculus short work is the earliest surviving attempt on the part of a postaugustan historian to survey the history of the res publica from its origins to his own times. Velleius paterculus res gestae divi augusti by paterculus velleius. Velleius paterculus, compendium of roman history loeb. Discover book depositorys huge selection of velleius paterculus books online. 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. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Quippe tiberius gracchus, tiberii gracchi clarissimi atque eminentissimi viri filius, p. Epeus, a separated by a storm from nestor, his chief, founded metapontum. Conception of history in velleius newcastle university. He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce. Historia romana latin edition latin paperback january 31, 2012 by velleius paterculus author see all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
See all 2 images historia romana latin edition latin paperback january 31, 2012 by velleius paterculus author. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca. 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. Tiberian narrative cambridge classical texts and commentaries 1st pbk. The work consists of two books, and was apparently conceived as a universal history. He does not say much about his early life, but he came from a wealthy family.
Paterculus on the battle in the teutoburg forest livius. The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Immediately download the marcus velleius paterculus summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching marcus velleius paterculus. Julius caesar in latin literature from tiberius to. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c.
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. Sep 30, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of velleius paterculus books online. A social study of velleius paterculus and ammianus marcellinus diss. Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman historian, soldier and senator. Velleius paterculus classics oxford bibliographies. Historian unearths eyewitness account of a miracle by jesus. For health reasons he has recently passed the maintenance of the library to someone new who will continue it in the same spirit.