9781333015886 - Dio's Rome, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, ... from the ... (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Roman history, as chronicled by Cassius Dio Cocceianus, a Roman senator and praetor. The author meticulously examines the structure and content of Dio's original work, "Roman History," which encompassed eighty books spanning over a thousand years. The book delves into the complex journey of Dio's text through time, from its initial composition to its fragmented and incomplete state in the present. Readers are introduced to the various surviving manuscripts, excerpts, and epitomes that piece together Dio's narrative, revealing the challenges faced by modern scholars in reconstructing a complete picture of Roman history through his lens. Beyond a mere account of historical events, the book examines the underlying themes and ideas that permeate Dio's work. The author probes the author's motivations, stylistic choices, and even his personal biases, highlighting the influence of his social and political context on his historical interpretations. The book explores the author's methodology, contrasting his use of chronological order with other approaches to historical writing, shedding light on his unique perspective on the vast scope of Roman history. Through careful analysis of Dio's text, this book offers a profound understanding of the author's profound commitment to historical accuracy, his engagement with the complexities of Roman power dynamics, and his nuanced portrayal of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 392 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.