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Roman Historiography
Contributor(s): Mehl (Author)
ISBN: 1118785134     ISBN-13: 9781118785133
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
OUR PRICE:   $46.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Historiography
- History | Ancient - Rome
Dewey: 937.007
Series: Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.85 lbs) 304 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Italy
 
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Publisher Description:
Roman Historiography: An Introduction to its Basic Aspects and Development presents a comprehensive introduction to the development of Roman historical writings in both Greek and Latin, from the early annalists to Orosius and Procopius of Byzantium.
  • Provides an accessible survey of every historical writer of significance in the Roman world
  • Traces the growth of Christian historiography under the influence of its pagan adversaries
  • Offers valuable insight into current scholarly trends on Roman historiography
  • Includes a user-friendly bibliography, catalog of authors and editions, and index
  • Selected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title