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Indlæser... Roman Historiography: An Introduction to its Basic Aspects and Developmentaf Andreas Mehl
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. This is a thorough and scholarly presentation of historical writing in the Roman republic and empire. Surprisingly (to me at least) the author does not analyse the works of the most famous Roman historians - Polybius, Livy, Tacitus - in much detail. Instead he presents a broad panorama of works and authors which gives the reader a comprehensive view of Roman historical thought in all its variety. I think this is a good approach and I also liked the final chapter where the author makes some general points about the nature of ancient historical thought. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
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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. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Indlæser... GenrerMelvil Decimal System (DDC)937.0072History and Geography Ancient World Italian Peninsula to 476 and adjacent territories to 476 Italian Peninsula to 476 and adjacent territories to 476 Historiography ; HistoriansLC-klassificeringVurderingGennemsnit: Ingen vurdering.Er det dig?Bliv LibraryThing-forfatter. |