Delphi Complete Works of Ammianus Marcellinus (Illustrated)

Ammianus Marcellinus

Jan 2016 · Delphi Ancient Classics Book 60 · Delphi Classics

About this ebook

 The fourth century soldier Ammianus Marcellinus’ book of Roman history provides a remarkably accurate and impartial record, giving readers a succinct understanding of the fall of the Roman Empire. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin and Greek texts.  This comprehensive eBook presents Ammianus’ complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ammianus’ life and works

* Features the complete extant works of Ammianus, in both English translation and the original Latin

* Concise introductions to the history work

* Provides two different translations of Ammianus’ work: C. D. Yonge and J. C. Rolfe

* Includes the translation that previously appeared in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Ammianus

* Excellent formatting of the texts

* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables

* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students

* Features a bonus biography – discover Ammianus’ ancient world

* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres

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CONTENTS:

The Translations

HISTORY OF ROME

C. D. YONGE TRANSLATION, 1862

J. C. ROLFE TRANSLATION, 1940

The Latin Text

CONTENTS OF THE LATIN TEXT

The Dual Text

DUAL LATIN AND ENGLISH TEXT

The Biography

INTRODUCTION TO AMMIANUS by J. C. Rolfe

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