Latin, 2 pages with illuminated borders and historiated initials, 3 large initials, 212 smaller initials italy, mid15th century scanned images of ms 1. Quid tam aequum quam inopem 4 populum vivere ex aerario suo. The concise history of the roman empire, book 1 2 kindle edition by florus, lucius, koryczan, damian. Florus, lucius annaeus, epitome rerum romanorum, book 1. Florus is credited with being politically unbiased for almost all of his work. Epitome of roman history by lucius annaeus florus book 21 editions published between 1487 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 34 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Appian says he was a thracian by birth, who had once served as a soldier with the romans, but had since been a prisoner and sold for a gladiator florus described him as one who, from a thracian mercenary, had become a roman soldier, that had deserted. Annaei flori epitome rerum romanarum by lucius annaeus.
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. Floruss 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. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Based chiefly on livy and perhaps planned to reach florus s own times, the extant work ends with augustuss reign 30 bce14 ce.
Embed embed for hosted blogs and item tags want more. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The second is mainly about the decline of rome and its changing morals. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Full text of lucius annaeus florus epitome of roman history. Florus, roman historian, lived in the time of trajan and hadrian. Julii flori rerum a romanis gestarum libri iv, a johanne stadio emendati. The greek essayist plutarch describes spartacus as a thracian of nomadic stock, in a possible reference to the maedi tribe. Epitome rerum romanarum this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of florus books online.
Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. Lucius annaeus florus the two books of the epitome, extracted from titus livius, of all the wars of seven hundred years. Florus, roman historian, lived in the time of trajan and hadrian 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. Florus, born apparently in africa, lived in spain and in rome in hadrians time. The first book of the epitome of roman history is mainly about the establishment and growth of rome. Florus, epitome of roman history loeb classical library. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The roman author publius annius florus published his epitome of titus livy in the second half of the reign of the emperor hadrian r.
The books of the baskerville press are famous for its correctness and the beauty of the paper and type. First printing of the last quarto edition of latin authors by the important british printer john baskerville 1706 1775. A novel of the twentieth legion during the rebellion of sacrovir and florus by james mace and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The title and the dating of floruss work have been greatly discussed, as has the identity of the author himself. From wikisource book was much used as a handy epitome of roman history, in the middle ages, and survived as a textbook into the 19th century. Rome at the end of the punic wars history, book 6 at this site public domain unlike next selection, which is a more recent version. Livio bellorum omnium annorum dcc libri duo, is written in a bombastic and rhetorical style a panegyric of the. Includes an extended comparison of rome and carthage. The war with spartacus 7371 ce plutarch, crassus 811.
Florus, lucius annaeus, epitome rerum romanorum, book 2. Books by lucius annaeus florus author of epitome of roman. 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. Apart from the author of the epitome, four florus are attested. Cum integris salmasii, freinshemii, graevii, et selectis aliorum animadversionibus.
Epitome of roman historybook 2 wikisource, the free online. Epitome of roman historybook 1 wikisource, the free. 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 historybook 2 wikisource, the free. 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. 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. In spite of its faults, however, 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. Burgess collection burgess collection ms 1 lucius annaeus florus, epitome of roman history and sextus ruffus, contents of livys history of rome. Christopher plantinantwerp, inpublished two lucius florus texts two title pages in one volume. In the manuscripts, the writer is variously named as julius florus, lucius anneus florus, or simply annaeus florus. It also offered a description of the germanic wars, which.
Lucius annaeus florus has 65 books on goodreads with 12 ratings. Florus starts his books with the founding of rome and ends them with the reign of augustus. He was also the first of the newfashioned poets of hadrians reign, whose special characteristic was the use of. First, its original title is unknown and the manuscripts have transmitted it as being an epitome taken from titus livius of all the wars of 700 years.
It is often wrong in geographical and chronological details. Loeb classical library founded by james loeb 1911 edited by jeffrey henderson. Epitome of roman history by florus goodreads share book. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Based chiefly on livy and perhaps planned to reach floruss own times, the extant work ends with augustuss reign 30 bce14 ce. We will summarize these debates by recalling that floruss tabella, or picture, of the history of the roman people is not an epitome of livys work. Sed cum abruptis fistulis obsideretur senatuique per legatos.
Epitome rerum romanorum ebook by lucius annaeus florus. Information and translations of florus in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions. Annius florus book 3 editions published between 1722 and 1744 in latin and held by 22 worldcat member libraries worldwide. In the manuscripts the writer is variously named as julius florus, lucius. In the manuscripts, the writer is variously named as julius florus, lucius anneus. Floruss 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. Epitome of roman history by florus, hardcover barnes.
Epitome of roman history florus harvard university press. Quid ad ius 1 libertatis aequandae magis efficax quam ut senatu regente provincias ordinis equestris auctoritas saltem iudiciorum regno. The internet history sourcebooks project is located at the history department of. Florus, epitome of the roman history of titus livius, preface. First, its original title is unknown and the manuscripts have transmitted it as being an epitome taken from titus livius.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Florus second century ce wrote, in brief pointed rhetorical style, a twobook summary of roman history especially military in order to show the greatness and. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. With an english translation as literal as possible. He was noted for his tensions against the judean and jewish population, and is credited by josephus as being the primary cause of the great. Epitome of roman historybook 2 wikisource, the free online library.
A novel of the twentieth legion during the rebellion of sacrovir and florus this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Epitome of roman history 1889 by florus, translated by john selby watson. This book contains the historical works of sallust or attributed to him and of florus. But the impression that rises from his book is that until augustuss reign which is the terminus of the period dealt with in his book he presents provincials, and here the inhabitants of various regions of hispania.
Tum vero iam conspiratione senatus, ipso quoque iam mario consule, quia tueri non poterat, adverso, directae 6 in foro acies. Florus himself blamed his loss on favoritism on behalf of the emperor. However, florus little book contained more than an excerpt from livys history of rome since its foundation. Florus, lucius annaeus, epitome rerum romanorum edward seymour forster, ed. Epitome of roman history by florus, paperback barnes. Annaei flori epitome rerum romanarum by lucius annaeus florus online at alibris. The two books of the epitome, extracted from titus livius, of all the wars of seven hundred years. However, paul jal has rightly noticed that floruss project may have not been to offer a compilation of livys history of rome jal, nature et signification, p. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading florus epitome. Florus added descriptions of the wars conducted during the roman empire. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories.
Florus, epitome of the roman history of titus livius i. Lucius annaeus floruss most popular book is epitome of roman history. Appian says he was a thracian by birth, who had once served as a soldier with the romans, but had since been a prisoner and sold for a gladiator. Full text of lucius annaeus florus epitome of roman history see other formats. This volume of the loeb classical library series 1929 contains lucius annaeus florus epitome of roman history and cornelius nepos the book on the great generals of foreign nations and the surviving excerpts from the book on latin historians. Latin, 2 pages with illuminated borders and historiated initials, 3 large initials, 212 smaller initials italy, mid. Livio bellorum omnium annorum dcc libri duo, is written in a bombastic and rhetorical style. He was also the first of the newfashioned poets of hadrians reign, whose special characteristic was the. Florus means she intended no treachery to her countrymen, but wished to rob or disarm the enemy by depriving them of their bracelets or shields. Epitome of roman history wikisource, the free online library. Florus, epitome of the roman history of titus livius. Sicily 104100 bce diodorus siculus wrote 6030 bce, bibliotheke book 36.
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