This essential document for the study of Roman history traces the story of Rome from Romulus & the foundations of Rome to the reign of the Emperor Tiberius It is especially valuable to historians & students for its vivid eyewitness account of the dramatic years that saw the Roman Empire emerge from the chaos left by the shattered Republic Rendered with the non-specialist in mind the translationthe first English language translation in nearly ninety yearsseeks to remain faithful to the original while avoiding technical & obscure jargon The volume
Includes:: a substantial introduction to Velleius' life & times & to the literary context of his historical work as well as generous & detailed notes on the text a bibliography map glossary of unfamiliar terms & an index