Velleius Paterculus: Book 2, Chapters 41-131 (1900)

Velleius Paterculus: Book 2, Chapters 41-131 (1900) is a historical text written by the Roman historian Velleius Paterculus. The book covers the period of Roman history from the end of the Second Punic War to the death of Sulla in 78 BC. It is a continuation of Velleius Paterculus' first book, which covers the period from the founding of Rome to the end of the Second Punic War.The book is divided into chapters, with each chapter covering a specific event or period of Roman history. Some of the topics covered in the book include the rise of the Gracchi brothers, the Social War, the Jugurthine War, and the rise of Sulla. The book also includes biographical information on several prominent Roman figures, such as Scipio Africanus, Marius, and Sulla.Velleius Paterculus was a Roman historian and military officer who lived during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. His work is considered an important source of information on Roman history and culture. This particular edition of Velleius Paterculus: Book 2, Chapters 41-131 was published in 1900 and includes a preface and notes by the editor. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in 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.