Both hardcovers in full vellum, title pages in red and black, florus volume with foldout map, armorial bookplates rev. Lucius annaeus florus, epitome of roman history and sextus ruffus, contents of livys history of rome. Livio bellorum omnium annorum dcc libri duo, is written in. Florus has taken some criticism on his writing due to inaccuracies found chronologically and geographically in his stories, but even so, the epitome of roman history was vastly popular during the late antiquity and the middle ages, as well as being used as a school book until the 19th century. Livio bellorum omnium annorum dcc abridgement from livy of all the wars over 1200 years, is a rhetorical panegyric of the greatness of rome. Florus is the author of epitome of roman history 3. Florus, epitome of the roman history of titus livius i. Gaius plinius secundus pliny the elder, historia naturalis natural history. He wrote, in brief pointed rhetorical style, a summary of roman history especially wars in two books in order to show the greatness and decline of roman morals. Florus, in epitome of roman history, comments on the decline of roman morals. This epitome is a useful rapid sketch of roman military history.
Born in clazomenae, florus was appointed to replace lucceius albinus as procurator by the emperor nero due to his wife cleopatras friendship with neros wife poppaea. See main page for a guide to all contents of all sections. Even if, in the second book of floruss work dealing with the increase of the imperatores and the establishment of the principate the references to the roman people are far less numerous, the use of the expression of princeps populus in the preface has to be understood as the consequence of the fact that florus may have wanted to. We did a search for other books with a similar title, however there were no. Full text of lucius annaeus florus epitome of roman history see other formats. Lucius annus florus his epitome of roman history from romulus. It also offered a description of the germanic wars, which was partly. The epitome is an abridged history of rome from romulus to augustus, based on livy as well as other sources. Marius answered that in three days the romans would await the cimbri on the raudian plain. Florus compiled a brief sketch of the history of rome from its founding to the time of augustus, based chiefly but not solely on livy. Epitome rerum romanarum lucius annaeus florus 1822. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization.
The result of this disaster was that the empire, which had not stopped on the shores. The battle of vercellae, or battle of the raudine plain, was fought on 30 july 101 bc on a plain near vercellae in gallia cisalpina modern day northern italy. The founder of the city and empire was romulus, the son of mars and rhea sylvia. However, florus little book contained more than an excerpt from livys history of rome since its foundation. Latin, 2 pages with illuminated borders and historiated initials, 3 large initials, 212 smaller initials italy, mid15th century scanned images of ms 1. Florus is also available in the loeb classical library, in minor latin poets, volume ii. I dont want to be caesar, please, to tramp round the britons, weak at the knees. Based chiefly on livy and perhaps planned to reach florus s own times, the extant work ends with. He wrote in a concise and pointed rhetorical style, providing a summary of roman history and wars in two books in order to show the greatness and decline of roman morals, from the founding of rome to augustus reign. Loeb classical library founded by james loeb 1911 edited by jeffrey henderson. Epitome of roman history and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Epitome of roman historybook 2 wikisource, the free library. The concise history of the roman empire, book 1 2 kindle edition by florus, lucius, koryczan, damian. Little is known about him beyond the events of the war, and. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Lucius annus florus his epitome of roman history from. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Mommsen, theodor, history of rome, book iv the revolution, pp 7172. Based chiefly on livy and perhaps planned to reach floruss own times, the extant work ends with augustuss reign 30 bce14 ce. A germanicceltic confederation under the command of the cimbric king boiorix was defeated by a roman army under the joint command of the consul gaius marius and the proconsul quintus lutatius catulus. Epitome of roman historybook 1 wikisource, the free online library. Having no trace of fear florus, epitome of roman history, book i.
Lucius annaeus florus the two books of the epitome, extracted from titus livius, of all the wars of seven hundred years the chapters of book i. Epitome of roman history paperback october 18, 2014 by florus author 4. It is devoted mostly to military events and takes much from livy. Our collection highlight is a copy of john baskervilles 1773 edition of the historical works of sallust and florus. The priestess, when pregnant, confessed this fact of herself, nor did report, soon afterwards, testify a doubt of it, as, being thrown, with his brother remus, into the river by order of amulius, he could not be destroyed. A third account is that of publius annius florus, the author of an epitome of the history of rome since its foundation of the great roman historian livy. Ammianus marcellinus, in the surviving books of rerum gestarum libri xxxi recounts the fourthcentury roman empire. The lighthaired peoples, such as the franks, lombards and others like them. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Epitome of roman history, loeb classical library no.
Full text of lucius annaeus florus epitome of roman history. The war with spartacus 7371 ce plutarch, crassus 811. In spite of its faults, the book was much used as a handy epitome of roman history, in the middle ages, and survived as a textbook into the nineteenth century. Florus, the author of epitome of roman history, was reportedly born in africa and lived in rome during hadrians time. Like the roman writers before them, they are using spartacus to tell their own story. The scribe has written the name of the author in each phrase that begins andor ends the four books of the text see above. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. He compiled, chiefly from livy, a brief sketch of the history of rome from the foundation of the city to the closing of the temple of janus by augustus 25 bc. They are generally believed to have been a germanic tribe from jutland in the late 2nd century bc, along with the fellow cimbri and teutons, the ambrones migrated from their original homes and invaded the roman republic, winning a spectacular victory at the battle of arausio in 105 bc. Lucius annaeus florus the two books of the epitome, extracted from titus livius, of all the wars of seven hundred years. Little is known about him beyond the events of the war, and surviving historical accounts are sometimes contradictory. It is often wrong in geographical and chronological details.
Florus second century ce wrote, in brief pointed rhetorical style, a twobook. Julii flori rerum a romanis gestarum libri iv, a johanne stadio emendati. The first book of the epitome of roman history is mainly about the establishment and growth of rome. He wrote, in brief pointed rhetorical style, a summary of roman history especially wars in two books in order to. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading florus epitome. Epitome of roman historybook 1 wikisource, the free. In the manuscripts, the writer is variously named as julius florus, lucius anneus florus, or simply annaeus florus. Battle ensued and, like carbo before him, silanus went down in defeat.
Lucius annaeus florus epitome of roman history internet archive. The byzantines called them the lighthaired peoples, maurices strategikon. Florus paterculus roman history 2 vols apr 03, 2020. Xxxviii, boirox challenged marius to fight for the rule of the country. Annaei flori epitome rerum romanarum by lucius annaeus. It was perhaps planned to reach his own times, but the extant work ends with augustuss reign 30 bce14 ce. Romansites is also especially good at keeping track of changes in urls. The jugurthine and northern wars and the rise of marius. It is quite clear that this text is the epitome of roman history of lucius annaeus florus.
Epitome of roman history by florus, paperback barnes. A guide to roman websites which assesses the other megasites. The most important source for the career of the syrian slave leader eunus is that of publius annius florus, the author of an epitome of the history of rome since its foundation of the great roman historian titus livy 59 bce 17 ce. This is because, ultimately, fast and kubrick do not want to tell the historical truth. Gessius florus was the roman procurator of judea from 64 until 66.
The text is complete and follows fairly closely john selby watsons translation of florus epitome of roman history. Poetry by florus is also available from the loeb classical library in minor latin poets, volume ii. Based chiefly on livy and perhaps planned to reach florus own times, the extant. Florus second century ce wrote, in brief pointed rhetorical style, a two book summary of roman history especially military in order to show the greatness and decline of roman morals. Epitome of roman history loeb classical library no 231 by florus abebooks. The roman author publius annius florus published his epitome of titus livy in the second half of the reign of the emperor hadrian r. He was noted for his tensions against the judean and jewish population, and is credited by josephus as being.
Epitome of roman history florus harvard university press. Paterculus, historiae romanae, lugduni leiden, luchtmans, 1719 and florus, epitome rerum romanarum, lugduni leiden, luchtmans, 1744. Epitome of roman history by florus, hardcover barnes. An eyewitness to the events, ammianus descriptions are personal and vivid. Epitome of roman historybook 2 wikisource, the free online library. Florus on spartacus livius articles on ancient history. Florus, lucius annaeus, epitome rerum romanorum, book 2. Florus, roman historian, lived in the time of trajan and hadrian. Florus added descriptions of the wars conducted during the roman empire.
Causa tantae calamitatis eadem quae 1 omnium, nimia felicitas. Other than a few letters and poems, his only work is a two book abridged panegyric history of rome called epitome of roman history. For since the roman people united in itself the etruscans, the latins and the. Florus, lucius annaeus, epitome rerum romanorum, book 1, a. Annaei flori epitome rerum romanarum by lucius annaeus florus online at alibris. Biographies early works history biography early works to 1800 biography early works to 1800. Florus, born apparently in africa, lived in spain and in rome in hadrians time.
Epitome of roman history loeb classical library no. His style, which resembles to poetry, reminds us of virgil and lucan. E s forster florius, born apparently in africa, lived in spain and in rome in hadrians time. Livio bellorum omnium annorum dcc libri duo, is written in a bombastic and rhetorical style a panegyric. It is not written frm the point of view of an impartial historian, but is a panegyric which the best interpretation is placed even on romes defeats and disasters and instances of roman valour or virtue elicit exclamations. Publius annius florus, historian of rome and poet, important as the first of a number of african writers who exercised considerable influence on latin literature in the 2nd century. Florus, epitome of the roman history of titus livius, preface. Silanus told them that rome has no lands to give and desired no services. Jul 17, 2011 epitome of roman history 1889 by florus, translated by john selby watson florus s two books of epitomes from titus livius of all wars of 700 years purports to have been written during the reign of the emperor trajan 98117, or 200 years from the reign of augustus 27 bc ad 14. Regarding the genre of florus work, it is true that it combines the historiography with panegyric elements, as it seems like a panegyric for. History, ancient history, early works to 1800, rome, accessible book. Jan 14, 2020 the tribes sent envoys, asking that the people of mars should give them some land by way of pay and use their hands and weapons for any purpose they wished florus, epitome of roman history, book i. He was also the first of the newfashioned poets of hadrians reign, whose special characteristic was the use of. Epitome of roman history wikisource, the free online library.
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