Speed'sHistorie, London, 1632. "Emperor Galba"

Speed's Historie, London, 1632.  "Emperor Galba"

Early printed books
Roman History
Galba
Servius Sulpicius
Roman Emperors

The historie of Great Britaine under the conquests of the Romans, Saxons, Danes, and Normans by John Speed, a well-known British cartographer, is a historical survey of Great Britain. It was published in 1632 and printed by John Dawson as noted on the frontispiece. This specific volume, found in Tisch Library Special Collections, contains information on Roman emperors and early British kings. Speed’s account of Emperor Galba, the immediate successor of Nero, sheds light on a turbulent period of Roman history, marked by the “Year of the Four Emperors” that began with Galba’s ascension.

Speed, John

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1632

John Dawson

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17th Century
England