Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative By: Cassius Dio Cocceianus
Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative by Cassius Dio Cocceianus is a detailed and comprehensive account of the history of Rome during the period of the Roman Empire. The author, Cassius Dio, provides a wealth of information on the political, social, and military events that shaped the city of Rome and its empire. One of the strengths of this book is the thoroughness of the research and the attention to detail. Cassius Dio provides a very informative and in-depth account of the various emperors, battles, and power struggles that occurred during this time period. The narrative is engaging and well-written, making it easy for readers to follow along with the complex events that shaped the history of Rome. However, some readers may find the book to be a bit dense and overwhelming at times, due to the sheer amount of information presented. This book is not a light read and requires a certain level of dedication and interest in Roman history to fully appreciate. Overall, Dio's Rome, Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Rome and the Roman Empire. Cassius Dio's detailed narrative provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social dynamics of ancient Rome, making it a worthwhile read for history enthusiasts. First Page: DIO'S ROME AN HISTORICAL NARRATIVE ORIGINALLY COMPOSED IN GREEK DURING THE REIGNS OF SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, GETA AND CARACALLA, MACRINUS, ELAGABALUS AND ALEXANDER SEVERUS: AND NOW PRESENTED IN ENGLISH FORM BY HERBERT BALDWIN FOSTER, A.B. (Harvard), Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins), Acting Professor of Greek in Lehigh University SECOND VOLUME Extant Books 36 44 (B.C. 69 44) . 1905 PAFRAETS BOOK COMPANY TROY NEW YORK VOLUME CONTENTS Book Thirty six Book Thirty seven Book Thirty eight Book Thirty nine Book Forty Book Forty one Book Forty two Book Forty three Book Forty four DIO'S ROMAN HISTORY 36 Metellus subdues Crete by force (chapters 1, 2)[1] Mithridates and Tigranes renew the war (chapter 3). Lucullus does not take advantage of his victory: a successor is appointed: he captures Tigranocerta (chapter 4). Arsaces, the Parthian, lends aid to neither party (chapter 5). Lucullus, after a rather disastrous conflict, besieges and captures Nisibis (chapters 6 8). Meanwhile he loses the Armenias: Fabius is conquered (chapters 10, 11). Triarius follows Mithridates to Comana: is afterwards overcome by him (chapters 12 15). Uprising in Lucullus's army: Mithridates regains everything (chapters 16 19). Insolence of the pirates (chapters 20 23)... Continue reading book >>

Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative By: Cassius Dio Cocceianus

Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative by Cassius Dio Cocceianus is a detailed and comprehensive account of the history of Rome during the period of the Roman Empire. The author, Cassius Dio, provides a wealth of information on the political, social, and military events that shaped the city of Rome and its empire.

One of the strengths of this book is the thoroughness of the research and the attention to detail. Cassius Dio provides a very informative and in-depth account of the various emperors, battles, and power struggles that occurred during this time period. The narrative is engaging and well-written, making it easy for readers to follow along with the complex events that shaped the history of Rome.

However, some readers may find the book to be a bit dense and overwhelming at times, due to the sheer amount of information presented. This book is not a light read and requires a certain level of dedication and interest in Roman history to fully appreciate.

Overall, Dio's Rome, Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Rome and the Roman Empire. Cassius Dio's detailed narrative provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social dynamics of ancient Rome, making it a worthwhile read for history enthusiasts.

First Page:

DIO'S ROME

AN HISTORICAL NARRATIVE ORIGINALLY COMPOSED IN GREEK DURING THE REIGNS OF SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, GETA AND CARACALLA, MACRINUS, ELAGABALUS AND ALEXANDER SEVERUS:

AND

NOW PRESENTED IN ENGLISH FORM

HERBERT BALDWIN FOSTER, A.B. (Harvard), Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins), Acting Professor of Greek in Lehigh University

SECOND VOLUME Extant Books 36 44 (B.C. 69 44) .

1905

PAFRAETS BOOK COMPANY TROY NEW YORK

VOLUME CONTENTS

Book Thirty six

Book Thirty seven

Book Thirty eight

Book Thirty nine

Book Forty

Book Forty one

Book Forty two

Book Forty three

Book Forty four

DIO'S ROMAN HISTORY

Metellus subdues Crete by force (chapters 1, 2)[1]

Mithridates and Tigranes renew the war (chapter 3).

Lucullus does not take advantage of his victory: a successor is appointed: he captures Tigranocerta (chapter 4).

Arsaces, the Parthian, lends aid to neither party (chapter 5).

Lucullus, after a rather disastrous conflict, besieges and captures Nisibis (chapters 6 8).

Meanwhile he loses the Armenias: Fabius is conquered (chapters 10, 11).

Triarius follows Mithridates to Comana: is afterwards overcome by him (chapters 12 15).

Uprising in Lucullus's army: Mithridates regains everything (chapters 16 19).

Insolence of the pirates (chapters 20 23)... Continue reading book >>

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