Dio Cassius: Roman History -

: Exist mostly as sparse fragments or summaries (epitomes).

Dio's work is traditionally divided into 80 books, though only a portion survives in its original form.

: Surviving largely through the 11th-century epitomes of John Xiphilinus and the 12th-century works of John Zonaras. Primary Access Points

: The LacusCurtius site hosts the English translation by Earnest Cary, originally published in the Loeb Classical Library .

: Unlike many historians, Dio was a practicing politician. His work often reflects his senatorial biases, particularly his interest in the relationship between the emperor and the Senate.

Cassius Dio’s Roman History ( Historia Romana ) is a monumental 80-volume work covering approximately 1,000 years, from the legendary arrival of Aeneas in Italy to 229 CE. Writing in Ancient Greek, Dio spent 10 years researching and 12 years composing his history while serving as a high-ranking Roman senator and two-time consul.

: The Internet Archive provides digitized versions of all 9 Loeb volumes for in-depth study. Cassius Dio — Epitome of Book 73

: His political thought often leans on Stoic principles, advocating for a "republican spirit" of cooperation between the princeps and the Senate rather than a return to a pure Republic. Structure and Survival