Epitome of Pompeius Trogus, Volume II - Books 2144

Justin's artfully condensed version of the lost Philippic History of Trogus, a contemporary of Livy, is a universal history of the world apart from Rome, from mythic beginnings through Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic kingdoms, and Parthia, and was among the most widely read and influential books in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

About the author

J. C. Yardley is Professor of Classics, Emeritus, at the University of Ottawa.Dexter Hoyos is Honorary Associate in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Sydney.

Summary

Justin’s artfully condensed version of the lost Philippic History of Trogus, a contemporary of Livy, is a universal history of the world apart from Rome, from mythic beginnings through Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic kingdoms, and Parthia, and was among the most widely read and influential books in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Product details

• Authors: Justin
• Assisted by: Yardley J. C. (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.07.2024
• EAN: 9780674997615
• ISBN: 978-0-674-99761-5
• No. of pages: 416
• Series: Loeb classical library
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; European History, HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient Rome, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, European history: the Romans