Dio's Rome, Vol. 5: An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; Extant Books 61 76, A. - Hardcover
Synopsis
Explore the rise and fall of Rome through a detailed, world-spanning history.
This edition presents Cassius Dio’s sweeping narrative of Roman power, from early emperors to late-Imperial figures, with vivid scenes of court intrigue, war, and diplomacy.
The text offers a comprehensive look at leadership, strategy, and governance across a long arc of Roman history. Readers will encounter major campaigns, political drama, and the complex interactions with client states and neighboring kingdoms, all framed by Dio’s methodical, contemporary-style chronicle.- Character portraits and court politics that shaped empire-wide decisions
- Military campaigns in Britain, Armenia, Parthia, and beyond
- How emperors balanced power, wealth, and public opinion
- Periods of reform, ambition, and dramatic crises captured in detailed narrative
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