Velleius Paterculus

by Velleius Paterculus

A Roman commander's comprehensive history of Rome.

The histories of Velleius Paterculus chronicle the story of Rome and Roman culture from the fall of Troy to AD 30. Although his work's title, proem, and opening chapters are lost along with the narrative from Romulus to the Battle of Pydna in 168 BC, Velleius provides much valuable information, especially about the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius (30 BC-AD 37), for which he provides...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674997638
• ISBN13: 9780674997639
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 432 Pages