Ammianus Marcellinus, Volumes I–III: Latin Text

by Ammianus Marcellinus

Publishers:

William Heinemann; Harvard University Press

, 1935–1940

Overview

This volume contains the Latin text of books 14–31 of Ammianus’ Rerum Gestarum Libri XXXI, covering years AD 353–378. In books 14–19, Ammianus recounts the cruelty of Gallus Caesar and Julian’s ascension to power, and his following campaigns against the Germans. Ammianus also details Rome’s conflicts with Persia, including a description of the siege of Amida. In books 20–26, Ammianus recounts Julian’s rise to emperor, his reign, and his campaign against the Persians. Ammianus also details the brief reign of Jovian, as well as the early years of Emperor Valentinian I and his brother, Valens, who he made co-emperor. In books 27–31, Ammianus recounts the reigns of Valentinian I and Valens, culminating in the infamous battle of Adrianople, in which Valens was killed and his army was destroyed.

Product Details

• Title: Ammianus Marcellinus, Volumes I–III: Latin Text
• Author: Ammianus Marcellinus
• Edition: Revised
• Series: The Loeb Classical Library: Latin
• Volume: I–III
• Publishers: William Heinemann, Harvard University Press
• Print Publication Date: 1935–1940
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Language: Latin
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Rome › History--Empire, 284-476; Rome (Empire)
• ISBNs: 9780674993488, 0674993659, 043499331, 9780674993310, 9780674993655, 0674993489, 0674993314
• Resource ID: LLS:MMNSMRCLLNSLT
• Resource Type: Ancient Manuscript
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:21:33Z