Justin: Epitome of The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus: Volume I: Books 11-12: Alexander the Great (Hardcover)


This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the 2nd/3rd century Roman historian Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus (27 BC-AD 14). This book covers books 11-12 and represents one of the five major sources for historians on the life and times of Alexander the Great. A second volume, forthcoming, will cover books 13-15.

R5,061

Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more

Discovery Miles50610
Mobicred@R474pm x 12* Mobicred Info
Free Delivery
Delivery AdviceShips in 12 - 17 working days



Product Description

This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the 2nd/3rd century Roman historian Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus (27 BC-AD 14). This book covers books 11-12 and represents one of the five major sources for historians on the life and times of Alexander the Great. A second volume, forthcoming, will cover books 13-15.

Customer Reviews

No reviews or ratings yet - be the first to create one!

Product Details

General

Imprint

Clarendon Press

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Series

Clarendon Ancient History Series

Release date

March 1997

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

March 1997

Authors

Translators

Commentary by

Dimensions

225 x 145 x 26mm (L x W x T)

Format

Hardcover

Pages

388

ISBN-13

978-0-19-814907-1

Barcode

9780198149071

Categories

LSN

0-19-814907-7



Trending On Loot