Abridgement of Roman History (eBook)

Eutropius (Autor)

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2022
89 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654741937-2 (EAN)

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Eutropius' 'Abridgement of Roman History' is a classic text that provides readers with a concise and accessible overview of Roman history. Written in a clear and straightforward style, this book covers key events and figures from the foundation of Rome to the reign of the Emperor Jovian. Eutropius' work is distinguished by its attention to detail and balanced presentation of historical facts, making it an essential read for students and enthusiasts of ancient history. The author's brevity and clarity of writing style contribute to the book's enduring popularity among readers. Eutropius' 'Abridgement of Roman History' is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Roman civilization and its impact on Western history. Recommended for both casual readers and scholars alike, this book is a must-read for those interested in exploring the rich tapestry of Roman history.

Autor

Eutropius was a Roman historian who flourished in the latter half of the 4th century AD during the reign of Emperor Valens, to whom Eutropius' most well-known work, the 'Breviarium ab urbe condita' (Abridgement of Roman History), is dedicated. While the exact details of his life are sparse, it is clear that Eutropius held a civic office as a secretary at some point, which would have granted him access to historical archives and thus the material necessary for his historical writings. His 'Breviarium' is a concise chronicle of Roman history from its mythic founding up to the year 364 AD and is notably one of the few sources that covers certain aspects of the late Roman Empire. Written in ten books, Eutropius' Breviarium was valued for its brevity and easy-to-understand Latin, which made it popular in educational settings throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance. It was even translated into Greek during the Byzantine period, underscoring its widespread appeal. His style, characterized by concise narratives and avoidance of elaborate rhetoric, has been appreciated for its utility as a historical summary, even if it lacks the analytical depth of larger, more comprehensive histories. Scholars refer to Eutropius's work not only for the narrative of events but also as a reflection of 4th-century perspectives on Rome's past. Despite the brevity of his work, Eutropius's ability to condense Rome's vast history into a digestible format ensures his lasting significance in the annals of historiography.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.11.2022
• Übersetzer: John Selby Watson
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1880s works • ancient civilizations • Ancient Rome • Ancient works • Classical Studies • educational Roman history • Eutropius historian • Fourth-century historiography • Historical breviary • Historical Synthesis • History • Humanities • Imperial bureaucracy • Imperial chronicles • Julian the Apostate • language • Languages • Late Antiquity • Late Roman Empire • Latin • Latin historical texts • public domain classics • roman civilization • Roman Empire foundation • roman empire history • Roman historiography • Roman Literature • Translations • Works originally in Latin