Print Resources
eBooks
Using timelines and illustrations throughout, this volume follows the succession of rulers of Imperial Rome.
Shally-Jensen, M. (2015). The Ancient World (2700 B.C.E. – C.500 C.E.). Salem Press.
Through in-depth analysis of important primary documents from B.C.E. and C.E., readers will gain new insights into the life and culture in Ancient History. Written by historians and experts in the field, this resource examines primary source documents with an in-depth critical analysis.
Suetonius, & Catharine Edwards. (2008). Lives of the Caesars. OUP Oxford.
eResources
Articles found in these resources may not be found on the free Internet. It is recommended you search these eResources for articles on your topic.
Websites
Cheprasov, A. (n.d.). Roman Emperor Vespasian: biography, facts & quotes. Study.com
Donahue, J. (2004). Titus Flavius Vespasianus (A.D. 69-79). http://www.roman-emperors.org/vespasia.htm
Gurevich, D. (n.d.). Why did Vespasian and Titus destroy Jerusalem? http://thetorah.com/why-did-vespasian-and-titus-destroy-jerusalem/
Rome celebrates the vanquishing of the Jews, 71 AD. (2008). http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/rometriumph.htm
This page includes primary source material.
Saylor Academy. (n.d.). Vespasian (70-79 AD): the founder of a new dynasty. http://www.saylor.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/HIST301-6.3-Vespasian-FINAL.pdf
Suetonius. (n.d.). The life of Vespasian. The lives of the twelve Caesars. (J.C. Rolfe trans.). http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Suetonius/12Caesars/Vespasian*.html
Vespasian. (2006). http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/vespasian.html
Vespasian. (n.d.). https://www.unrv.com/early-empire/vespasian.php
Biography of Vespasian on UNRV – a collection of articles from a variety of academics.
Wasson, D. (2012). Vespasian. https://www.worldhistory.org/Vespasian/
Videos
Super Docs Today. (2015, August 4). Vespasian as general and Emperor [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwr677RTbyQ
This video is not just about Vespasian and you will need to select the relevant pieces.
Image Reference
Vespasian [Image]. (n.d.). Ancient Rome. http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-rome/pictures/roman-leaders-and-emperors/bust-of-2