Herodian
History: Bks. I-IV (Loeb Classical Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674995000
- author:
- Herodian
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 16.94 x 11.73 x 2.31 centimetres
- Genre:
- Essays, journals, letters & other prose works
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The History of the Empire, Volume I Books 1-4 by Herodian is a comprehensive account of Rome's tumultuous period from AD 180 to 238. This pivotal era saw the empire face numerous frontier crises and economic struggles, ultimately leading to a succession of military coups and cultural shifts. Herodian's work, one of the few surviving literary sources from this time, provides valuable insights into the Roman Empire's social and political institutions during a period of rapid change. Written in an age where truth was often distorted by rhetoric, Herodian's History remains an essential document for understanding the nature of the Roman Empire. The Loeb Classical Library edition of Herodian's work is presented in two volumes, offering a unique window into the complexities of ancient Rome.
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