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1. Dio: Greek aristocrat and Roman politician; 2. Dio and the writing of history, c. A.D. 200; 3. The nature of Dio's history; 4. The purpose of Dio's history; 5. Conclusion: Dio's value as a historical source; 6. Cassius Dio, Roman History, Books 58-63: Selections; 7. Historical commentary.