Velleius paterculus book 2 translation from spanish to english

He embarked on a military career, during which he fought under the future emperor tiberius in germany and pannonia from 48 ce. Excellent information on the colonies and happenings from the death of caesar 44 bce through the reign of tiberius, c. Geographical names spanish simplified chinese french german russian hindi arabic portuguese. 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. He does not say much about his early life, but he came from a wealthy family. This is the second volume to appear, covering velleius narrative of julius caesar and augustus, down to 19 b. Marcus velleius paterculus was a roman historian, soldier and senator. The work, after the large lacuna in the first book, covers uninterruptedly the period from. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 1. Lacuscurtius velleius paterculus book ii, chapters 29. For instance, in an assault upon a spanish town called contrebia he ordered five legionary cohorts, which had been driven down from a steep escarpment.

With an english translation classic reprint velleius paterculus on amazon. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. The 2 book roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to ce 29 by velleius. Caesar in his expedition to the east, and was present with the latter at his interview with the parthian king, in a. It will make velleius accessible to undergraduates, who previously may have only read livy, sallust, or tacitus.

Translate marcus velleius paterculus in english online and download now our free translator to use any time at no charge. 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. Lots of interesting historical facts that helped to reinforce various moments of roman history ive picked up over the last few years listening to great podcasts like. Perhaps the greatest merit of the book is its thorough notation throughout the translation. Books on the spanish, hannibalic, punic, illyrian, syrian, mythridatic, and civil wars are. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books.

A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, paca. He lived and served under the first emperor augustus, and then under his adopted son and heir, tiberius. 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. The latin library the classics page the classics page. The book tells the story of a shepherd called marco. Marcus velleius paterculus article about marcus velleius. Gaius velleius paterculus was a roman soldier and commander in the early imperial period c. The tiberian narrative by velleius paterculus, 9780521609357, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Velleius paterculus velleius paterculus velleius paterculus, caius velleius paterculus, gaius paterculus, velleius paterculus, gaius velleius paterculus, gaius v. Full text of l 152 velleius paterculus compendium of. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. 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. Book 2 in english with contextual examples mymemory. A complete and official translation of the document should be made.

Velleius paterculus spent many years as soldier and senator before writing his brief history in honor of marcus vinicius. He wrote in two books roman histories, a summary of roman history from the fall of troy to 29 ce. Res gestae divi augusti, an account of his public life and work by the emperor augustus. Velleius paterculus lived in the reigns of augustus and tiberius 30 bce37 ce. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.

Velleius paterculus article about velleius paterculus by. 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. In the dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, william. Translation of marcus velleius paterculus in english. He wrote a compendium of roman history in two books dedicated to m. One particularly interesting aspect of the brief historia contained in two books yet covering. 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. 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. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti by. 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. Velleiuss father was of equestrian status, and his mother belonged to a distinguished campanian family. 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. Download and read online for free alexandrian, african and spanish wars.

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. The second book, which continues the history from the age of the gracchi to. 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. 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. 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 to the death of augustus in 14 ad.

Arabic german english spanish french hebrew italian japanese dutch polish portuguese romanian russian turkish. In a period from which no other contemporary historical narrative survives in more than meagre fragments, velleius work is uniquely important. Way by caesar, julius at the best online ebook storage. 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. A fun read, including dabbling with the latin original and some classical greek with the res gestae divi augusti. Our substantial experience in the field as well as the recognition of many customers frustration about expense and inflexibility of their data and mobility solutions has lead us to develop a product suite, that like a passepartout serves as a simple and cost efficient solution to integrate and mobilise any kind of structured data that requires no programming and no investment in. Jesus miracles documented in newly found eyewitness. As he approached his own times he becomes much fuller in his treatment, especially between the death of caesar in 44 bc and that of augustus in ad 14. 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 aristocratic. Sep 30, 2011 the roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aemilius sura, annalist, probably a contemporary of marcus velleius paterculus.

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. Ad 31, also known as velleius was a roman historian. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti loeb. His compendium 1 is divided into two chrono logically unequal parts. Chapters 411 1893 by rockwood, frank ernest from amazons fiction books store. An english translation, linked to the original latin text.

Compendium of roman history res gestae divi augusti. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The roman history by velleius paterculus, 9781603845915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Unlike most other minor authors of the period, velleius paterculus relates a bit about his own life. 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. Strategy and politics in caesars spanish campaign, 49 bc. A wellvetted, wellthoughtout, and much overdue updated english translation. In this paper, i suggest that his history reveals tensions between the public attitudes of velleius the senator and the opposing convictions of velleius the former soldier. Historian unearths eyewitness account of a miracle by jesus. Historian unearths eyewitness account of a miracle by. Mclean professor of ancient and modern history and of the classics dean of the graduate school of arts and sciences.