Epitome of Roman History

by Florus, E. S. Forster (Translator)

Overview

A very short introduction to Roman history.

Florus, born apparently in Africa, lived in Spain and in Rome during Hadrian’s time. He wrote, in succinct rhetorical style, a summary of Roman history (especially wars) in two books in order to show the early greatness and subsequent decline of Roman morals. It is based chiefly on Livy. Florus’ Epitome was perhaps planned to reach his own times, but the extant work ends with Augustus’ reign. Florus provides a useful rapid sketch of Roman military history.

Poetry by Florus is also available in the Loeb Classical Library, in Volume II of Minor Latin Poets (LCL 434).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780674992542
Publisher:	Harvard University Press
Publication date:	01/01/1929
Series:	Loeb Classical Library , #231
Edition description:	6th printing/1st pub.1929
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	4.25(w) x 6.38(h) x 0.90(d)
Language:	Latin

About the Author

Edward Seymour Forster (1879–1950) was Lecturer in Classics at the University of Sheffield.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Bibliographical Addendum

Epitome Of Roman History

Book I

Book II

Index