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Ammianus Marcellinus offers a vital firsthand account of the Roman Empire during a tumultuous period leading to its decline. Serving as a soldier before becoming a historian, he provides a detailed narrative from the accession of Nerva to Valens' death, though only the latter portion survives. His skilled rhetoric critiques government corruption, heavy taxation, and societal decay. This edition, translated by C. D. Yonge, presents a compelling examination of the empire's struggles in the 4th century, making it an essential historical resource.
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The Later Roman Empire, Ammianus Marcellinus
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2021
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- Englisch
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- Ammianus Marcellinus
- Verlag
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2021
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 500
- ISBN13
- 9781420978872
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- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Altertum
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- Ammianus Marcellinus offers a vital firsthand account of the Roman Empire during a tumultuous period leading to its decline. Serving as a soldier before becoming a historian, he provides a detailed narrative from the accession of Nerva to Valens' death, though only the latter portion survives. His skilled rhetoric critiques government corruption, heavy taxation, and societal decay. This edition, translated by C. D. Yonge, presents a compelling examination of the empire's struggles in the 4th century, making it an essential historical resource.