Dio's Rome V3

by Cassius Dio

Dio's Rome V3 is a historical book written by Cassius Dio, a Roman senator and historian who lived in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. The book is the third volume in a series that chronicles the history of Rome from its founding to the reign of Alexander Severus. In this volume, Dio covers the period from the end of the Roman Republic to the reign of Augustus. He provides a detailed account of the Roman Civil War, which led to the establishment of the Roman Empire, and the subsequent reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula. The book is written in a straightforward and factual style, with Dio relying on his own observations and sources to provide a comprehensive and unbiased account of the events. It is a valuable source for historians and scholars interested in Roman history, politics, and culture. Overall, Dio's Rome V3 is a fascinating and informative read that provides a glimpse into the world of ancient Rome and the people who shaped its destiny.An Historical Narrative Originally Composed In Greek During The Reigns Of Septimius Severus, Geta And Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus And Alexander Severus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History, Roman History

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 230

About the author

Cassius Dio or Dio Cassius (c. 155 – c. 235) was a Roman statesman and historian of Greek origin. He published 80 volumes of history on ancient Rome, beginning with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy.

Reviews

[Enid · Rating 2 out of 5]

No, it's not for reading for fun, but a great primary source for history papers, research, etc. Get an electronic version free at Project Gutenberg and use the search function to find quotes to support your thesis.

[Jenn Phizacklea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book needs a hard edit. There were passages that I had to read multiple times to understand the sense, the grammar was so totally missing.