1747 ENGLISH Letters of Pliny the Younger Roman Vesuvius Tacitus ROME Melmoth 2v

1747 ENGLISH Letters of Pliny the Younger Roman Vesuvius Tacitus ROME Melmoth 2v

Pliny the Younger, one of the most notable 1^st-century historians, is best remembered for his written works and orations. His best-known, and still widely popular work is his ‘Epistles’, which was a series of personal letters to other Roman figures such as Tacitus and Suetonius. They give an important view of Roman everyday life as well as an interesting perspective on Pliny’s views against Christianity.

However, the most important epistles concern Pliny’s account of the Mount Vesuvius eruption. Tacitus, a friend of Pliny, wanted to know more about the death of his uncle, Pliny the Elder, and the eruption itself.

This 1747 Melmoth English edition was published in London and bound in two fine, leather volumes.

Item number: #23410

Price: $499

PLINY the Younger

The letters of Pliny the consul : with occasional remarks.

London : printed for R. Dodsley, 1747.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
  • I – [10], 368
  • II – [5], 372-692, [4]
• Provenance: Handwritten – B. Buckeridge, 1748
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8.25in X 5.25in (21cm x 13.5cm)

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