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Tabula Lugdunensis: A Critical Edition with Translation and Commentary
Tabula Lugdunensis: A Critical Edition with Translation and Commentary
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The Tabula Lugdunensis is the longest speech of a Roman emperor to survive in epigraphic form, uncovered in 1528 at Lyon. Claudius addressed the senate in AD 48 to press a petition by elites of north-western Gaul to hold senatorial rank and office. The speech offers evidence for the history and rhetoric of Roman political integration, Etruscan testimony about Regal Rome, and insight into the Latin language and oratory of the early Principate.
Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
The Tabula Lugdunensis, unearthed in 1528 in Lyon, stands as a remarkable testament to ancient history, preserving the longest speech of a Roman emperor in epigraphic form. In the year AD 48, Emperor Claudius addressed the esteemed Senate to present a petition on behalf of elites from north-western Gaul, seeking the esteemed rank and office of senators. To bolster his argument, Claudius showcased Rome's illustrious history of constitutional innovation, particularly in its embrace of outsiders and its commitment to recruiting worthy provincial senators, as he claimed the Gauls to be. This speech offers invaluable insights into the history and rhetoric of Roman political integration, providing unparalleled testimony from the Etruscan perspective about Regal Rome. Moreover, it sheds light on the Latin language and oratory of the early Principate era.
Uniquely, the Tabula stands in contrast to Tacitus' version of Claudius' speech in Annals 11, offering a captivating case study of ancient historiographical practice. This edition presents a newly-edited text of the Tabula, accompanied by an English translation, and a comprehensive introduction and commentary by renowned scholars. By delving into the Tabula Lugdunensis, readers are transported back to a pivotal moment in Roman history, where Emperor Claudius eloquently articulated his vision for the empire and his commitment to fostering political unity and inclusivity.
Weight: 486g
Dimension: 160 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108484190
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