"Dio's Rome, Volume 4" by Cassius Dio Cocceianus is a historical account from the reigns of Roman emperors like Septimius Severus and Caracalla that focuses on Augustus Caesar and his advisors. The book explores the complex shift from a democratic style of government to one led by a single ruler. Themes of power, political games, and the difficulties of leading are examined closely through characters like Cæsar, Agrippa, and Mæcenas. The narrative begins with Cæsar discussing leadership with his advisors. Agrippa cautions Cæsar about becoming a sole ruler, pointing out the risks of envy and the difference between tyranny and democracy. Cæsar thinks about giving power back to the Senate, weighing the benefits of shared leadership against his own goals and the world of Roman politics. This sets the stage for a detailed look at historical forces and thoughtful considerations of power.
Dio's Rome, Volume 4 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
By Cassius Dio Cocceianus
Witness the intricate power plays and philosophical debates that shaped the dawn of the Roman Empire as Caesar grapples with ambition and the fate of governance.
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About the AuthorLucius Cassius Dio, also known as Dio Cassius, was a Roman historian and senator of maternal Greek origin. He published 80 volumes of the history of ancient Rome, beginning with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy. The volumes documented the subsequent founding of Rome, the formation of the Republic, and the creation of the Empire up until 229 AD, during the reign of Severus Alexander. Written in Ancient Greek over 22 years, Dio's work covers approximately 1,000 years of history.
Lucius Cassius Dio, also known as Dio Cassius, was a Roman historian and senator of maternal Greek origin. He published 80 volumes of the history of ancient Rome, beginning with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy. The volumes documented the subsequent founding of Rome, the formation of the Republic, and the creation of the Empire up until 229 AD, during the reign of Severus Alexander. Written in Ancient Greek over 22 years, Dio's work covers approximately 1,000 years of history.
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