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Dio: the Julio-Claudians

Dio: the Julio-Claudians

Dio: the Julio-Claudians

Selections from Books 58-63 of the Roman History of Cassius Dio
2nd Edition
Jonathan Edmondson, York University, Toronto
October 2023
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9781009383011
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    This volume in the LACTOR Sourcebooks in Ancient History series offers generous selections from Cassius Dio's account of the Julio Claudians, with accompanying maps, appendices and a thorough, contextualising Introduction. It provides for the needs of students at schools and universities who are studying ancient history in English translation and has been written and reviewed by experienced teachers.

    • Includes generous selections from Cassius Dio's account in new translations to give the student quick and convenient access to the primary sources needed for their study of the Julio-Claudians
    • This volume includes maps, appendices and a thorough Introduction to help the student better understand the sources
    • Written and reviewed by experienced teachers at schools and universities to ensure it provides exactly what students of ancient history require

    Product details

    October 2023
    Paperback
    9781009383011
    277 pages
    243 × 170 × 15 mm
    0.49kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Dio: Greek aristocrat and Roman politician
    • 2. Dio and the writing of history, c. A.D. 200
    • 3. The nature of Dio's history
    • 4. The purpose of Dio's history
    • 5. Conclusion: Dio's value as a historical source
    • 6. Cassius Dio, Roman History, Books 58-63: Selections
    • 7. Historical commentary.
      Editor and Translator
    • Jonathan Edmondson , York University, Toronto