Justin: Epitome of The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus
This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the second/third century Roman historian Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus (27 BC-AD 14). This book covers books 11-12 and represents one of the five major sources for historians on the life and times of Alexander the Great. A second volume, forthcoming, will cover books 13-15.
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Justin: Epitome of The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus
This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the second/third century Roman historian Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus (27 BC-AD 14). This book covers books 11-12 and represents one of the five major sources for historians on the life and times of Alexander the Great. A second volume, forthcoming, will cover books 13-15.
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Justin: Epitome of The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus

Justin: Epitome of The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus

Justin: Epitome of The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus

Justin: Epitome of The Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus

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This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the second/third century Roman historian Justin's "epitome" or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus (27 BC-AD 14). This book covers books 11-12 and represents one of the five major sources for historians on the life and times of Alexander the Great. A second volume, forthcoming, will cover books 13-15.

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ISBN-13: 9780198149088
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 05/08/1997
Series: Clarendon Ancient History Series
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 384
Product dimensions: 5.38(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.88(d)
Lexile: 1220L (what's this?)

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