The Late Roman World and Its Historian: Interpreting Ammianus Marcellinus
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Book Details
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Author: David Hunt
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Brand: Routledge
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Edition: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Number of Pages: 256
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ISBN: 9780415642330
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Languages: English
About the Book
Ammianus Marcellinus, a Greek-born historian writing in Latin around AD 390, stands as the last great chronicler of the Roman Empire. His work is an invaluable resource for understanding the late Roman world, offering a detailed account of the empire's final centuries. This book compiles various papers that offer unique analyses of Ammianus's writings from multiple perspectives.
Key areas of focus include:
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Ammianus as a Historian and Participant: Insight into Ammianus's role in Julian's Persian campaign and his dual role as both an external observer and participant in the events he narrates.
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Religious and Cultural Identity: Examination of Ammianus's connection to traditional Roman religious values and his depiction of the Persian Magi.
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Self-Identification: Exploration of Ammianus's internal conflict between being an outsider historian and an insider to the events he describes, addressing the complexity of his self-representation.
Contributors to this collection explore Ammianus's unique perspective, offering an in-depth understanding of his historical approach and the cultural context of the late Roman Empire. This book is essential for scholars and students of ancient history, Roman studies, and historiography.
