An Abridgment Of The History Of Rome (1814)

An Abridgment Of The History Of Rome is a book written by two ancient Roman historians, Paterculus and Velleius, and first published in 1814. The book provides a concise overview of the history of Rome, from its legendary founding by Romulus and Remus to the reign of the Emperor Tiberius. It covers major events such as the Punic Wars, the rise of Julius Caesar, and the Roman Empire's expansion into Europe, Asia, and Africa. The authors also discuss the political and social changes that occurred during this time, including the transition from a republic to an empire. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history, and its brevity makes it an accessible introduction to the topic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

George Baker is Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of California, Los Angeles, and an editor at "October" magazine and October Books. He is the editor of "James Coleman" (MIT Press) and a frequent contributor to "Artforum."