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Dio Cassius: Roman - History

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

: 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. Dio Cassius: Roman History

: Nearly complete; these cover the critical period of 65 BCE to 12 BCE, detailing the collapse of the Republic and the rise of Augustus. Dio's work is traditionally divided into 80 books,

: The LacusCurtius site hosts the English translation by Earnest Cary, originally published in the Loeb Classical Library . : Nearly complete; these cover the critical period

: 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

: Essential modern analysis can be found in Fergus Millar’s A Study of Cassius Dio or via academic archives like JSTOR and Academia.edu.