Roman History, Volume III Bks. 36-40 : Books 36-40 by Dio Dio Cassius (1914, ...

Name: Roman History, Volume III Bks. 36-40 : Books 36-40 by Dio Dio Cassius (1914, ...
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A sweeping chronicle from Aeneas to Alexander Severus.\nDio Cassius (Cassius Dio), circa AD 150\u2013235, was born at Nicaea in Bithynia in Asia Minor. On the death of his father (Roman governor of Cilicia) he went in 180 to Rome, entered the Senate, and under the emperor Commodus was an advocate. He held high offices, becoming a close friend of several emperors; he was made governor of Pergamum and Smyrna; consul in 220; proconsul of Africa; governor of Dalmatia and then of Pannonia; and consul again in 229.\nOf the eighty books of Dio's great work Roman History, covering the era from the legendary landing of Aeneas in Italy to the reign of Alexander Severus (AD 222\u2013235), we possess Books 36\u201360 (36 and 55\u201360 have gaps), which cover the years 68 BC\u2013AD 47. The missing portions are\n\nRoman History, Volume III\nBooks 36\u201340\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPle;