Pliny the Younger: Correspondence with Trajan from Bithynia (Epistles X) (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) (Latin Edition)

Pliny's letters sent to Trajan from Bithynia, and Trajan's
replies are the only surviving file of letters between a
provincial governor and his emperor. The edition makes this
record accessible to even those with no knowledge of Latin. To
this end the translation is as literal as is consistent with
English syntax and the notes on each exchange of letters analyse
the precise problem submitted by Pliny and the character of
Trajan's response, and explain the historical and legal
background to these problems. The General Introduction deals with
Pliny's official career, the province of Bithynia-Pontus, the
character of Roman provincial administration and Trajan's
personal contribution to the correspondence.