The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus by Ammianus Marcellinus
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Ammianus Marcellinus, 330?-400?
English
"The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus" by Ammianus Marcellinus is a historical account written in the late 4th century. The work chronicles the events from the accession of Nerva in A.D. 96 to the death of the Emperor Valens in A.D. 378, providing a detailed examination of the Roman Empire's political and military landscape during significant ...
complexities of governance, power struggles, and both the virtues and vices of rulers and their subjects. The opening of this history presents a vivid portrayal of the era under Emperor Constantius and the subsequent rise of his nephew, Cæsar Gallus, highlighting Gallus's violent and tyrannical reign. It details the cruelty inflicted by Gallus, exacerbated by the influence of his ambitious wife, as he decimates the lives of both the innocent and the accused, often without any semblance of justice. Further, it outlines the social and military challenges faced by the regions, including incursions by the Isaurians and Saracens, while foreshadowing the eventual conflicts that arise from power struggles and civil unrest. The narrative sets a tone of uncertainty and impending chaos, illustrating the dangers of unchecked ambition and the volatile nature of political power in the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Noah Adams
4 months agoI had low expectations initially, however the organization of topics is intuitive and reader-friendly. Thanks for making this available.
Margaret Martinez
4 months agoI discovered this unexpectedly and the content encourages further exploration of the subject. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Donald Williams
5 months agoI approached this with an open mind and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Nancy White
4 months agoAfter finishing this book, the insights offered are both practical and thought-provoking. This was both informative and enjoyable.
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Logan Hall
5 months agoI had low expectations initially, however the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. I’d rate this higher if I could.