Compendium of Roman History / Res Gestae Divi Augusti (Loeb Classical Library, No. 152) (Hardcover)

by Velleius Paterculus (Author), Frederick W. Shipley (Translator)

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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 13, as a cavalry officer and legatus in Germany and Pannonia. He was quaestor in 7 CE, praetor in 15. He wrote in two books 'Roman Histories', a summary of Roman history from the fall of Troy to 29 CE. As he approached his own times he becomes much fuller in his treatment, especially between the death of Caesar in 44 BCE and that of Augustus in 14 CE. His work has useful concise essays on Roman colonies and provinces and some effective compressed portrayals of characters.

Res Gestae Divi Augusti. In his 76th year (13 CE–14) the emperor Augustus wrote a dignified account of his public life and work of which the best preserved copy (with a Greek translation) was engraved by the Galatians on the walls of the temple of Augustus at Ancyra (Ankara). It is a unique document giving short details of his public offices and honours; his benefactions to the empire, to the people, and to the soldiers; and his services as a soldier and as an administrator.

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• Hardcover: 464 pages
• Publisher: Loeb Classical Library (January 1, 1924)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0674991680
• ISBN-13: 978-0674991682
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clarification of the Title, December 5, 2005

By	Rick A. Riedlinger (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The title may need some explanation. This Loeb volume contains two works:

1. The 2 book 'Roman Histories', a summary of Roman history from the fall of Troy to CE 29 by Velleius. Excellent information on the colonies and happenings from the death of Caesar (44 BCE) through the reign of Tiberius, c. 29 CE.

2. Res Gestae Divi Augusti, an account of his public life and work by the emperor Augustus.

While both works partly share a general timeframe, they are otherwise unconnected texts.

The Loeb edition is, as usual, excellent.