Ancient Documents

Civil Wars - Book 1

[Julius Caesar][Greco-Roman writings]...

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History of Rome (Books 26-32) Vol. IV

[Livy][Greco-Roman writings] Book 26: The Fate of Capua; Book 27: Scipio in Spain ; Book 28: The Final Conquest of Spain; Book 29: Scipio in Africa; Book 30: Close of the Hannibalic War; Book 31: Rome and Macedon; Book 32: The Second Macedonian War...

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The Annals - Book 1 - (A.D. 14-15)

The Annals - Book 1 - (A.D. 14-15) is the first book of the Roman historian Tacitus's historical work, The Annals. It covers the events of the years 14-15 AD, the first two years of the reign of the Roman emperor Tiberius. The book begins with a brief overview of the history of Rome, from its founding to the death of Augustus. Tacitus then turns to...

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Satire 3

[Juvenal][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Description of Greece - Book 1

[Pausanius][Greco-Roman writings] Perseus Encyclopedia...

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Description of Greece - Book 9

[Pausanius][Greco-Roman writings] Perseus Encyclopedia...

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Life of Marius

The life of Gaius Marius was a remarkable and influential journey that unfolded during the late Roman Republic, marked by his military prowess, political career, and pivotal role in the transformation of the Roman army. Here's a concise overview of the life of Marius: Early Life and Background: Gaius Marius was born in 157 BCE in Arpinum, Italy, i...

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Gallic Wars - Book 2

[Julius Caesar][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Civil Wars - Book 2

[Julius Caesar][Greco-Roman writings]...

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History of Rome (Books 33-39) Vol. V

Books 33-39 of Livy's History of Rome cover a period of about 60 years, from the Third Punic War to the Conspiracy of Catiline. This was a time of great upheaval and change for the Roman Republic. Book 33 describes the Third Punic War, which was fought between Rome and Carthage from 149 to 146 BC. The war ended with the destruction of Carthage and ...

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