Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form

"Dio's Rome, Volume 2" by Cassius Dio Cocceianus is a historical account that captures the tumultuous era of the late Roman Republic. Beginning with the intense battles and political chess moves of the Mithridatic Wars, it spotlights Lucullus' military campaigns against formidable foes like Mithridates and Tigranes, revealing the intricate web of alliances and betrayals among kingdoms, and his clashes within his own army. As the story unfolds, the narrative shifts to Pompey, who sees his own influence rise as he receives command of the sea war against the pirates and then later the campaign against Mithridates, showcasing the clashing ideals of power and duty that defined this key period in Roman history.