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Roman historiography : an introduction to its basic aspects and development

Mehl, Andreas

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\"Roman historiography : an introduction to its basic aspects and development presents a comprehensive introduction to the development of Roman historical writings in the ancient world. Andreas Mehl traces the arc of ancient historical writing about Rome from its origins with the authors of clan history and fragmentary annalists to the writings of Byzantine scholar Procopius, the last major historian of the ancient world. Rooting his survey in the context of its Greek predecessors, and within the broader frame Roman literature and society, Mehl discusses every historical writer of significance in the ancient Roman era and provides much more than simple biographical detail. Also considered are essential themes such as genre, teleology, the idea of Rome, and exemplary moral conduct. By paying scrupulous attention to political context and religious developments throughout the ancient world, Mehl reveals the evolution and interpenetration of both pagan and Christian historiography. This title offers a wealth of illuminating insights into the origins and development of the crucial historical writings of the living witnesses to the greatest empire the world has ever known\"--Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Subject: Historiography Rome History. / Historians Rome History. / Rome History Sources. / Literature and society Rome History. / Latin literature History and criticism. / Rome Historiography.
• ISBN: 9781405121835, 1405121831

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
DG205.M44 2011	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE