Epitome Rerum Romanarum

Epitome Rerum Romanarum is a historical book written by the ancient Roman historian, Florus, Lucius Annaeus. It is a compendious history of Rome, covering the period from the founding of the city in 753 BC to the reign of the emperor Augustus in 14 AD. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the period from the founding of Rome to the end of the Second Punic War in 201 BC, and the second part covering the period from the end of the Second Punic War to the reign of Augustus.The book provides a concise and accessible overview of Roman history, covering the major events, figures, and institutions of the Roman Republic and Empire. It includes accounts of the Roman conquests of Italy, the Punic Wars with Carthage, the conquest of Greece and the Hellenistic kingdoms, the civil wars of the late Republic, and the establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus.Florus's style is lively and engaging, with a focus on the dramatic and colorful aspects of Roman history. He emphasizes the virtues of the Roman people, their military prowess, and their political institutions, while also acknowledging the flaws and weaknesses of the Roman Republic and Empire.Epitome Rerum Romanarum was a popular work in the ancient world and continued to be widely read and studied throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It remains an important source for the study of Roman history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.