Liber annalis

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The Liber annalis was a work by Titus Pomponius Atticus, a wealthy Roman who lived from 110 to 32 BCE. Atticus was known for his correspondence with Cicero and for maintaining relationships with prominent political figures without actively participating in politics.1

The Liber annalis, published in 47 BCE, presented a chronological list of significant dates in world history, focusing on events and magistrates from the founding of Rome to Atticus's own time. Although Atticus wrote other historical works, including those on the Roman calendar and notable families, all of his writings have been lost. The term "annalist" generally refers to an ancient Roman historian who recorded events year by year.12

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Titus Pomponius Atticus
Atticus himself wrote Liber annalis (“Yearly Accounts”), published in 47 bc, which presented a list of important dates in world history, concentrating on events and magistrates from the origins of Rome to his own time. Atticus had other historical interests, writing works on the Roman calendar and on…
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Atticus himself wrote Liber annalis (“Yearly Accounts”), published in 47 bc, which presented a list of important dates in world history, concentrating on events and magistrates from the origins of Rome to his own time. Atticus had other historical interests, writing works on the Roman calendar and on…
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