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The Fall of the Roman Republic: Roman History, Books 36-40 (Oxford World's Classics)

The Fall of the Roman Republic: Roman History, Books 36-40 (Oxford World's Classics)

John Rich
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'That was how things stood in the city at the time. With no one in charge, murders were taking place almost every day and the elections could not be held.'

Books 36-40 of the Roman History by Cassius Dio , covers 69-50 BCE, the last twenty years before the Roman Republic collapsed in a long series of civil wars, leading to the monarchy of the emperors. Although Dio's history was written over 250 years later, it provides the fullest surviving account of this crucial period in Roman history and is a key source of information on many of the chief developments. Dio fashions his account of these years to foreshadow the coming civil war, exposing the violence and corruption of the political life of the time, and portraying the gradual eclipse of the great general Pompey by his younger rival Caesar.

Robin Waterfield's lively and up-to-date translation is accompanied by an introduction by John Rich, which sets Dio's work in its context and explores both literary and historical features of the text, and his portraits of major characters such as Pompey, Cicero, and Crassus. This edition also includes full explanatory notes, a glossary, and maps of Central Rome, Gaul, and the East.

ABOUT THE For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Language
English
Pages
352
Format
Paperback
Release
May 08, 2024
ISBN 13
9780198822882

The Fall of the Roman Republic: Roman History, Books 36-40 (Oxford World's Classics)

John Rich
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
'That was how things stood in the city at the time. With no one in charge, murders were taking place almost every day and the elections could not be held.'

Books 36-40 of the Roman History by Cassius Dio , covers 69-50 BCE, the last twenty years before the Roman Republic collapsed in a long series of civil wars, leading to the monarchy of the emperors. Although Dio's history was written over 250 years later, it provides the fullest surviving account of this crucial period in Roman history and is a key source of information on many of the chief developments. Dio fashions his account of these years to foreshadow the coming civil war, exposing the violence and corruption of the political life of the time, and portraying the gradual eclipse of the great general Pompey by his younger rival Caesar.

Robin Waterfield's lively and up-to-date translation is accompanied by an introduction by John Rich, which sets Dio's work in its context and explores both literary and historical features of the text, and his portraits of major characters such as Pompey, Cicero, and Crassus. This edition also includes full explanatory notes, a glossary, and maps of Central Rome, Gaul, and the East.

ABOUT THE For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Language
English
Pages
352
Format
Paperback
Release
May 08, 2024
ISBN 13
9780198822882

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