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An Abridgment Of The History Of Rome by Velleius Paterculus offers a concise historical narrative, translated by George Baker, that surveys the rise of Rome from its legendary origins through the Republic and into the early Empire. This work compresses vast events into an accessible digest, covering the founding of Rome, Greek interaction, the growth of power, the Punic wars, and the expansion of Roman colonies, as well as the Jugurthine, Mithridatic, and Punic wars. It also addresses the transformation of the constitution under key figures such as the Gracchi, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, Caesar, and the rise of Augustus. The author skillfully blends political narrative with moral reflections, governance commentary, and portraits of leading figures. This edition preserves the thread of Rome’s military, diplomatic, and cultural development, highlighting the virtues and vices of the Republic as it transitions to imperial rule, with brief chapters and occasional digressions on literature, philosophy, and Roman institutions.
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