Isbn: 9780674991682 - velleius paterculus: res gestae divi augusti (loeb classical library) (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. Chipping and fraying to head of spine. Leatherette boards. Top edges gilt. Former owner's name on ffep. Endpapers browned.; Loeb Classical Library, No. 152; 432 pages; 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 13, as a cavalry officer and legatus in Germany and Pannonia. He was quaestor in 7 CE, praetor in 15. He wrote in two books 'Roman Histories', a summary of Roman history from the fall of Troy to 29 CE. As he approached his own times he becomes much fuller in his treatment, especially between the death of Caesar in 44 BCE and that of Augustus in 14 CE. His work has useful concise essays on Roman colonies and provinces and some effective compressed portrayals of characters. Res Gestae Divi Augusti. In his 76th year (13 CE?14) the emperor Augustus wrote a dignified account of his public life and work of which the best preserved copy (with a Greek translation) was engraved by the Galatians on the walls of the temple of Augustus at Ancyra (Ankara). It is a unique document giving short details of his public offices and honours; his benefactions to the empire, to the people, and to the soldiers; and his services as a soldier and as an administrator. …

Zustand: Fair. Volume 152. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780674991682.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. DJ has light edge wear with scuffing and smudging as well as tearing and creasing. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. Dust jacket condition is Good. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Original gilt lettered red cloth, dust jacket, translated by Frederick W. Shipley, XX,431,(3) pages, reprinted, text in Latin and English, 8vo. Loeb Classical Library 152.

Hardcover. Zustand: gut. 2002. Res gestae divi Augusti: Compendium of Roman History In englischer Sprache. pages.