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.

A propos de l'auteur

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.

Résumé

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.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Justin
• Collaboration: Yardley J. C. (Edition et traduction)
• Edition: Harvard University Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 01.07.2024
• EAN: 9780674997615
• ISBN: 978-0-674-99761-5
• Pages: 416
• Thème: Loeb Classical Library
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Littérature générale et comparée; 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