Ancient Documents

The Annals - Books 1-16 (A.D. 14-66)

The Annals - Books 1-16 (A.D. 14-66) is a work by the Roman historian Tacitus that chronicles the history of the Roman Empire from the death of Augustus in 14 AD to the death of Nero in 66 AD. It is one of the most important sources of information about this period of Roman history. Tacitus was a skilled writer and a keen observer of human nature. ...

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Perseus Catalogue of Greek Texts

[Collections][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Description of Greece - Book 3

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

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The Destruction of Corinth

[Polybius ][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Life of Crassus

The life of Marcus Licinius Crassus, also known simply as Crassus, was a fascinating and multifaceted journey that unfolded during the late Roman Republic, marked by his military exploits, political career, and participation in the First Triumvirate. Here's a concise overview of the life of Crassus: Early Life and Wealth: Crassus was born in 115 B...

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Gallic Wars - Book 4

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

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Acts of the Divine Augustus

[Augustus][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Perseus Catalogue of Latin Texts

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The Divine Augustus

"The Divine Augustus" is a title and honorific used to refer to Gaius Octavius Thurinus, more commonly known as Augustus, who was the first Emperor of Rome and a pivotal figure in Roman history. This honorific title reflects the profound impact he had on the Roman Republic and the subsequent transformation of Rome into an Empire. Here is a descript...

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The Histories - Books 1-5 (A.D. 69-70)

The Histories - Books 1-5 (A.D. 69-70) is a work by the Roman historian Tacitus that covers the events of the year of the four emperors, 69 AD. This year was a time of great turmoil and civil war in the Roman Empire, and Tacitus's work provides a valuable account of the events that took place. Tacitus begins by describing the death of the emperor N...

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