Florus

'Epitome of Roman History'

Bog | Engelsk

Florus is one of the most famous Roman historians, and lived between the first and second centuries A.D. His Epitome of Roman History traces the history of Rome from its founding to approximately 25 A.D. This edition is translated by J.S. Watson

'Epitome of Roman History'

Bog | Engelsk

A very short introduction to Roman history. Florus, born apparently in Africa, lived in Spain and in Rome during Hadrians time. He wrote, in succinct rhetorical style, a summary of Roman history (especially wars) in two books in order to show the early gr