Cassius dio world history encyclopedia ancient history. Dio s roman history, with an english translation by earnest cary, ph. With more than 1,700 titles, penguin classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history. With an english translation, cassius dio cocceianus loeb classical library the loeb classical library greek authors. In cassius dio s speeches and the collapse of the roman republic, christopher burdenstrevens provides a radical reinterpretation of the importance of public speech in one of our most significant historical sources for the bloody and dramatic transition from republic to principate. This edition includes books 50 to 56, covering the end of the first century bc civil wars and the reign of augustus.
The books cover roman history for a period of approximately 1,400 years, beginning with the. V the project gutenberg ebook of dio s rome, volume v. Dio cassius roman history loeb classical library in 9. Dio s roman history by cocceianus, cassius dio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Of the eighty books of dios great work roman history, covering the era from the legendary landing of. Dio covers 1,400 years, from the story of aeneas and the mythic founding of rome up to ad 229, during dios own life. The total death count has been estimated at 510 million, 7 8 and the disease killed as much as one third of the population in some areas and. Soon after the roman landing, commander aulus plautius received the surrender of some dobunni, who, he adds, were subjects of the catuvellauni. This gave the newly empowered claudius a castiron justification for an invasion.
Cassius dio cocceianus full view 1924 dio s roman history. Dios roman history in six volumes by cassius dio, herbert. The books cover a period of approximately 1,400 years. Roman senator of greek descent, historian, author of a very important roman history. He has nevertheless not been the subject of the same degree of sustained scholarly inquiry that has advanced understanding of other ancient historians contexts, aims, and methods. Winner of the 2017 choice outstanding academic title award cassius dio. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability.
Presents the first detailed commentary on books 57 and 58 of cassius dio s roman history to be published in english. These works complement estienne s 1548 folio edition of dio cassius. While dios history of this period has been noted for its reliability and accuracy. 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. The following is contained in the fiftysixth of dios rome. The reign of the emperor gaius was a period of considerable significance in the history of the roman world.
Roman history books 57 and 58 the reign of tiberius c. Dios roman history, with an english translation by earnest. A roman citizen of greek descent, dio was born at nicaea now iznik, turkey in asia minor. The text presented here comes from the sixty ninth book of cassius dio s roman history, a book starting with hadrians accession to power. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval. When gaius f i r s t published these accounts, almost a year after his. Dio cassius roman history loeb classical library in 9 volumes, with greek and english translation by ernest cary. Estienne s name does not appear on the titlepage to the second title.
With an english translation, volume 7 cassius dio cocceianus, earnest cary, herbert baldwin foster snippet view 1968. Greek intellectual and roman politician, a collection of essays on this historian, is the first to appear in the new brill series historiography of rome and its empire. The only resistance the romans encountered was the forces led by caratacus and togodumnus, the anti roman sons of cunobelin from the catuvellauni tribe. The project gutenberg ebook of dios rome, volume 1 of 6. Xiphilinus 11th century epitome of the roman history is the only source for dio s lost books 61 to 80 see schreiber. Cassius dio cocceianus, historiae romanae, book 1, chapter 1. The project gutenberg ebook of dios rome, volume 1 of 6, by. The legitimization of elagabalus and cassius dios account of the.
An historical commentary on cassius dios roman history, book. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. How augustus addressed those who were fathers and afterwards. Cassius dios roman history is the culmination of 22 years of research and labor. An historical commentary on cassius dios roman history, book 59. Cassius dios roman history by john adams library, public domain. 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 century bc are unmatched for detail and depth of analysis. Augustus caesar, the first emperor of rome 27 bc ad 14, brought peace and prosperity to his city after decades of savage civil war. Severus alexander like arrian of nicomedia and appian of alexandria, cassius dio 164c. Dio cassius, cary, earnest, foster, herbert b books. It is said that dio is not one of the best ancient historians and his roman history, due to its sheer size, is often imprecise and superficial in. Clarendon ancient history series presents the first detailed commentary on books 57 and 58 of cassius dio s roman history to be published in english includes a new english translation of this important account of the reign of tiberius, making the text accessible to readers unfamiliar with ancient languages.
Cassius dio has 101 books on goodreads with 5980 ratings. Lucius cassius dio or dio cassius was a roman statesman and historian of. Nov 06, 2020 roman history by cassius dio cocceianus, 1987, penguin books edition, in english. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Cassius dio s roman history, composed in eighty books early. Inoculated with the bacillus of publication and animated by a strong. Includes a new english translation of this important account of the reign of tiberius, making the text accessible to readers unfamiliar with ancient languages. Cassius dio s most popular book is the roman history. For a short biographical presentation of cassius dio and of his main work, the roman history, see cassius dio, roman history xxxvii.
Little of his roman history survives, but missing portions are partly supplied from elsewhere and there are many excerpts. Dio s work is a vital source for the last years of the roman republic and the first four. Boeken van cassius dio koop je eenvoudig online bij. Dio s work is a vital source for the last years of the roman republic and the first four roman emperors. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrie.
Cassius dios speeches and the collapse of the roman republic provides a detailed. Cassius dios speeches and the collapse of the roman republic. Of the eighty books of dio s great work roman history, covering the era from the legendary landing of aeneas in italy to the reign of alexander severus 222235 ce, we possess books 3660 36 and 5560 have gaps, which cover the years 68 bce 47 ce. The volume brings together case studies that highlight various aspects of dio s roman history, focusing on previously ignored or misunderstood aspects of. Harvard university press, cambridge, ma, and london translators. After a career of public service, serving as consul, senator, and a governor, dio spent his later years c. The text presented here comes from the sixty ninth book of cassius dios roman history, a book starting with hadrians accession to power. Cassius dio ancients in action jesper majbom madsen. Roman history, volume vii dio cassius harvard university press. Dios roman history, with an english translation by.
Cassius dios speeches and the collapse of the roman. Evidence of further expansion of the catuvellaunian power was provided by dio cassius in his roman history. In cassius dios speeches and the collapse of the roman republic, christopher burdenstrevens provides a radical reinterpretation of the importance of public speech in one of our most significant historical sources for the bloody and. He published 80 volumes of history on ancient rome, beginning with the arrival of aeneas in italy. This selection from cassius dio s roman history gives. Unfortunately, his account gives very little detail about the campaign. Cassius dio, one of the three original sources for roman history to be. The missing portions are partly supplied, for the earlier gaps by zonaras, who relies closely on dio, and for some later gaps book 35 onwards by john. According to the contemporary roman historian cassius dio, the disease broke out again nine years later in 189 ad and caused up to 2,000 deaths a day in rome, one quarter of those who were affected. Cassius dio, a roman imperial official and historian who wrote in greek in the third century ce, is an indispensable authority for the study of roman history. This volume offers an introduction to the life and work of the 3rdcenturyad greco roman senator and historian cassius dio, whose work, although imperfectly preserved in 80 books, is of fundamental importance to our understanding of roman history. Dio covers 1,400 years, from the story of aeneas and the mythic founding of rome up to ad 229, during dio s own life. Dio was either the grandfather or greatgrandfather of cassius dio, the roman consul in 291.
Jan 31, 2004 an e book of cassius dio s roman history, vol. The volumes documented the subsequent founding of rome 753 bc, the formation of the republic 509 bc, and the creation of the empire 31 bc. Roman history, volume vi dio cassius harvard university press. 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 greco roman world after the first. Dio cassius was a roman statesman and historian of greek origin. Cassius dio was a roman senator and imperial administrator of greek origin who lived in the third century ad. 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 augustus subsequent reign as emperor. With an english translation, volume 3 volume 3 of dio s roman history, cassius dio cocceianus dio s roman history. The written account of the roman invasion of britain in 43ad is primarily based on cassius dio s roman history. Dio s roman history, loeb series, macmillan, 191427. It is one of the books that has not been preserved at all.
Following romes long road to peace after decades of civil war, cassius dio provides the fullest account of the reign of the first emperor in books 50 through 60 of his roman history. Roman history, volume vii, books 5660 loeb classical library no. Roman history, book lxv, written by cassius dio cocceianus in c. The former was associated with helius at rome, and the latter with the sabina who was known as sporus. Cassius dio s roman history 243 civil wars, and of the reign of septimius severus, frequently alludes to his presence in rome. He held high offices, becoming a close friend of several emperors. Dios work is a vital source for the last years of the roman republic and the first four roman emperors. Cassius dio cocceianus, historiae romanae earnest cary, herbert baldwin foster, ed. He wrote a roman history that ran from the mythical foundation of the city to his own time. Dio exerted no appreciable influence on his immediate successors in the field of roman history. An historical commentary on cassius dio s roman history, book 59 gaius caligula creator. An historical commentary on cassius dios roman history. The roman history, books 356 9004373608, 9789004373600.
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