1872. Pliny the younger witnessed the great eruption of Vesuvius.
In the following year he commenced practice as an advocate in Rome.
For a short time he served as a military tribune in Syria.
Returning to Rome, he was made Quaestor and then Paretor. He was
also Consul. Contents: Pliny's Early Days-Sketch of the Reigns of
Vespasian and Titus-Pliny the Elder; In the Great Eruption of
Vesuvius; Reign of Terror-Domitian's Last Days-Banishment of the
Philosophers; The New Age-Vengeance on the Informers-The Great
Provincial Trials; The Roman Bar-Pliny's Practice in the Court of
the Hundred; Men of Letters at Rome; Public Readings; Comum,
Pliny's Birthplace-His Lively Interest in Its Welfare; Pliny's
Family and Friends; Country Life-Pliny's Villas; Pliny in His
Province; and Pliny's Opinions and Habits. See other titles by this
author available from Kessinger Publishing.
General
Imprint: |
Kessinger Publishing Co
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2010 |
First published: |
September 2010 |
Authors: |
Alfred John Church
• W. J. Brodribb
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Dimensions: |
152 x 229 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
178 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-162-63544-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-162-63544-4 |
Barcode: |
9781162635446 |
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