Author: Jan den Boeft
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004353828
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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This is the final volume in the series of commentaries on Ammianus' Res Gestae. Book 31 describes the Gothic invasion of 376 CE, the defeat of the Romans in the battle of Adrianople and the death of the emperor Valens.
Author: J. Den Boeft
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004163468
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 387
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Continuing the series of philological and historical commentaries on Ammianus' "Res Gestae" this volume deals with Book 26, in which the beginning of the reign of Valentinian and Valens is described and the rise and fall of the usurper Procopius.
Author: J. Den Boeft
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9789004123359
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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This is a commentary on Book XXIV of the Res Gestae by the fourth century historian Ammianus Marcellinus. The commentary discusses philological, literary, linguistic and historical problems in the Latin text.
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Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004162127
Category : Rome
Languages : en
Pages : 337
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Continuing the series of philological and historical commentaries on Ammianus' Res Gestae this volume deals with Book 26, in which the beginning of the reign of Valentinian and Valens is described and the rise and fall of the usurper Procopius.
Author: Jan den Boeft
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004267875
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 323
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Book 29 opens with the judicial terror in Antioch following the discovery of a plot against the emperor in the East, Valens, who played an active role in hunting down and executing the culprits. The account of these internal troubles is balanced by two long chapters at the end of the book dealing with warfare in Africa and Central Europe. The general Theodosius mercilessly crushed the revolt of the Moorish prince Firmus, while the emperor in the West, Valentinian, had to deal with violent invasions of the Quadi and the Sarmatians. The two central chapters are devoted to different aspects of Valentinian’s character, his cruelty on the one hand, his diligence in reinforcing the border defenses on the other.
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ISBN: 9789004215993
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Jan den Boeft
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004300929
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 281
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The first part of Book 30 of Ammianus Marcellinus’ Res Gestae is devoted to the military and diplomatic struggle for Armenia between Valens, emperor of the East, and king Sapor II of Persia. The Romans successfully defend their position, until they are forced to deal with the Goths who threaten to cross the Danube border. The second half of Book 30 is dominated by Valentinian I, emperor of the West. Ammianus presents a kaleidoscopic picture of this emperor alternating between admiration for his military qualities and devotion to his duty and bitter criticism of his avarice and cruelty. The account of his death forms the conclusion of Ammianus’ treatment of the history of the western half of the Empire.
Author: Jan den Boeft
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004224025
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
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Continuing the series of philological and historical commentaries on Ammianus' Res Gestae this volume deals with Book 28, which is devoted primarily to the deplorable events in Rome during the reign of Valentinian and his defense of the Rhine frontier.
Author: Jan den Boeft
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 900418838X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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Continuing the series of philological and historical commentaries on Ammianus' Res Gestae this volume deals with Book 27, in which the author deals with military operations and internal affairs. In the central part of the book the emperor Valentinian is portrayed.
Author: J. den Boeft
Publisher: Philological and Historical Company
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 366
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Historical and Philological Commentary on Book XXI of Ammianus Marcellinus' Res Gestae
