Lives Of Marcus Valerius Messala Corvinus, And Titus Pomponius Atticus The Latter From The Latin Of Cornelius Nepos (1817)

The book ""Lives of Marcus Valerius Messala Corvinus, and Titus Pomponius Atticus: The Latter from the Latin of Cornelius Nepos"" was written by Edward Berwick and published in 1817. The book is a historical account of the lives of two prominent figures in ancient Rome, Marcus Valerius Messala Corvinus and Titus Pomponius Atticus.The first part of the book focuses on the life of Marcus Valerius Messala Corvinus, a Roman general and statesman who lived during the first century BC. The author describes his military campaigns, political career, and personal life, providing a detailed account of his achievements and struggles.The second part of the book is dedicated to the life of Titus Pomponius Atticus, a wealthy Roman businessman and philosopher who lived during the same period. The author draws on the works of Cornelius Nepos, a Roman historian and biographer, to provide a comprehensive overview of Atticus' life, including his friendships with prominent figures such as Cicero and Julius Caesar.Overall, ""Lives of Marcus Valerius Messala Corvinus, and Titus Pomponius Atticus"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman history and the lives of these two influential figures.Also Includes Lives Of Caius Asinius Pollio, Marcus Terentius Varro, And Cneius Cornelius Gallus and Memoirs Of The Life Of The Elder Scipio Africanus.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.