This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the second/third century Roman historian Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus . 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.
Language
English
Pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Clarendon Press
Release
May 08, 1997
ISBN
0198149085
ISBN 13
9780198149088
Justin: Epitome of the Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus: Volume I: Books 11-12: Alexander the Great
This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the second/third century Roman historian Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus . 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.