After the survival of the events of an unendurable campaign, 1 when the spirits of both parties, broken by the variety of their dangers and hardships, were still drooping, before the blare of the trumpets had ceased or the soldiers been assigned to their winter quarters, the gusts of raging fortune brought new storms upon the commonwealth through the misdeeds, many and notorious, of gallus caesar. During these first steps towards the rehabilitation of gaul, and while orutus was still conducting his second prefecture, an obelisk was set up at rome in the circus maximus. Ammianus marcellinus is important for all modern historians of the later rom. Ammianus marcellinus gavin kelly, reader in classics. Born of genteel extraction in a greekspeaking part of the empire, ammianus served in the army in campaigns ranging form gaul to persia before settling in rome and beginning his literary carreer. Ammianus marcellinus, rerum gestarum, liber xxviii, chapter 4. Of ammianus marcellinus, the writer of the following history, we know very. If youre curious why this text reading does not begin earlier see ep. By order of constantius augustus an obelisk is set up at rome in the circus maximus. Ammianus marcellinus was a roman soldier and historian who wrote the penultimate major. The reign of valentinian and valens in books 2631 of the res gestae. Notes on the text note on officials and their titles notes on. The editio princeps of ammianus marcellinus, historia, libri xivxxvi, edited by angelus sabinus, was issued in rome by printers georgius sachsel and bartholmaeus golsch on june 7, 1474.
Drijvershunt, interpreting ammianus marcellinus, s. Ammianus marcellinus, last major roman historian, whose work continued the history of the later roman empire to 378. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The project gutenberg ebook of the roman history of ammianus. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Ammianus after julian the reign of valentinian and valens. Jovinus, the commander of the cavalry in gaul, surprises and routs two divisions of the allemanni. He subsequently settled in rome, where he wrote in latin a history of the roman empire in the period.
Ammianus marcellinus um 330 vermutlich in antiochia am orontes, syrien. Ammianus marcellinus, with an english translation by john. Of ammianus marcellinus, the writer of the following history, we know very little more than what can be collected from that portion of it which remains to us. The eighteen surviving books cover his own times, from 353 to 378, and fall naturally into three hexads or groups of six books. Ammianus marcellinus is usually regarded as our most important source for the history of the second half of the fourth century ad, while his literary qualities are neglected. The eighteen surviving books cover his own times, from 353 to 378, and fall naturally into three hexads or. Buy ammianus marcellinus, books 2731, vol 3 loeb classical library revised edition by ammianus marcellinus, john c. Coded polemic in ammianus book 31 and the date and place of. The empire is divided between the two rulers, and suffers increasingly from barbarian invasions. Ammianus marcellinus has 65 books on goodreads with 4002 ratings. Ammianus after julian the reign of valentinian and valens in. The dutch ammianus commentary is a glorious example of collaborative scholarship.
His history, which he divided into thirtyone books of which the first thirteen are lost. The later roman empire chronicles a period of twentyfive years during marcellinus own lifetime, covering the reigns of constantius, julian, jovian, valentinian i, and valens, and providing eyewitness accounts of significant military events including the battle of strasbourg and. Ammianus marcellinus, with an english translation by john c. Book 29 of the dutch commentary on ammianus marcellinus has appeared at the now regular interval of two years after its predecessor. The first thirteen of his thirtyone books are lost. Ammianus marcellinus, the roman history of ammianus marcellinus during the reigns of the emperors constantius, julian, jovianus, valentinian, and valens, trans. His work, known as the res gestae, chronicled in latin the history of rome from the accession of the emperor nerva in 96 to the death of valens at the. The roman history of ammianus marcellinus during the reigns of the emperors constantius, julian, jovianus, valentinian, and valens mar 30, 2011. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. In books 2631 ammianus marcellinus deals with the period of the emperors valentinian and valens. The best contemporary source of information about britain in the late fourth century is the lateimperial historian ammianus marcellinus. From that source we learn that he was a native of antioch, and a soldier.
Ammianus marcellinus 325 x 330 after 391 was a fourthcentury roman soldier and historian. This book demonstrates what a subtle and manipulative writer ammianus is. Coded polemic in ammianus book 31 and the date and place. His work chronicled in latin the history of rome from 96 to 378, although only the sections covering the period 353378 are extant. After he had been taken by the emperor as his colleague, and raised to the. Ammianus marcellinus, rerum gestarum, liber xxviii. Ammianus marcellinus was the last great roman historian, continuing the histories of tacitus from ad 96 down to his own day. Books 21, 22, 23, and 24 all cover julians reign, including his campaign against the persians.
Yonge in 1862 wikipedia article on ammianus marcellinus, accessed 12 29 20. Valens and the battle of adrianople hadrianopolis by n. He wrote the penultimate major historical account surviving from antiquity the last was written by procopius. The roman history of ammianus marcellinus project gutenberg. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. See all books authored by ammianus marcellinus, including the later roman empire. The representatives of the new dynasty differ greatly from their predecessor julian, both personally and in their style of government. This episode kicks off the beginning of the text reading from ammianus marcellinus, specifically book 14 sections 15. The res gestae of ammianus marcellinus poses numerous structural puzzles. Philological and historical commentary on ammianus marcellinus xxix. Ammianus marcellinus author of the later roman empire. Ammianus marcellinus gavin kelly, reader in classics gavin. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Ammianus marcellinus books list of books by author. The allemanni having defeated the romans, put the counts charietto and severianus to death. With the three original authors in retirement, the frequency of volumes has increased and is now. Theodorus, the secretary, aims at the imperial authority, and being accused of treason before valens at antioch, and convicted, is executed, with many of his accomplices. Ammianus marcellinus classics oxford bibliographies. He subsequently settled in rome, where he wrote in latin a history of the roman empire in the period 96378. Ammianus after julian the reign of valentinian and. Ammianus marcellinuss most popular book is the later roman empire a. Ammianus marcellinus books list of books by author ammianus. Walter hamilton translated platos symposium, the gorgias, phaedrus and letters vii and viii for penguin classics. Ammianus was born of a noble greek family and served in the army of constantius ii in gaul and persia under the general ursicinus, who was dismissed after he allowed the persians to. Ammianus marcellinus was the last great roman historian, and his writings rank alongside those of livy and tacitus. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Book 25 book 26 book 27 book 28 book 29 book 30 book 31.
With the three original authors in retirement, the frequency of volumes has increased and is now regularly biennial. The allemanni having defeated the romans, put the counts charietto and severianus to. Rolfes complete translation of the surviving books of the res gestae of ammianus marcellinus, originally published in 193540 as three volumes of the bilingual loeb classical library. Ammianus marcellinus project gutenberg selfpublishing. Ammianus marcellinus was the last great roman historian, and his writings rank. His wirk, kent as the res gestae, chronicled in laitin the history o roum frae the accession o the emperor nerva in 96 tae the daith o valens at the battle o adrianople in 378, awtho anly the sections. The res gestae of ammianus marcellinus poses numerous structural puzzles for the historian, among them the anomalous final book, numbered 31 in the manuscript tradition. Though he was born in antioch, syria to a wealthy syrian greek family, ammianus wrote in latin. The later roman empire chronicles a period of twentyfive years during marcellinus own lifetime, covering the reigns of constantius, julian, jovian, valentinian i, and valens, and providing eyewitness accounts of significant military events including the battle of strasbourg and the goths revolt. Ammianus marcellinus, books 2731, vol 3 loeb classical. Read the roman history of ammianus marcellinus by ammianus. During these first steps towards the rehabilitation of gaul, and while orutus was still conducting his second prefecture, an obelisk was set up at. In books 2631 ammianus marcellinus deals with the period of the emperors.
May 07, 2015 book 29 of the dutch commentary on ammianus marcellinus has appeared at the now regular interval of two years after its predecessor. Constantius and gallus book xv book xvi book xvii book xviii book xix book xx book xxi book xxii book xxiii book xxiv book xxv book xxvi book xxvii book xxviii book xxix book xxx book xxxi the anonymus valesianus, first part. Read book i of the roman history of ammianus marcellinus by ammianus marcellinus free of charge on readcentral. It was not until 1533 that the last five books of ammianus history were put into print by silvanus otmar and edited by mariangelus accursius. Ammianus marcellinus, walter hamilton, andrew wallacehadrill. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Aug 24, 2019 author of rerum gestarum libri, ammianus marcellinus, ammiani marcellini rerum gestarum libri qui supersunt, rerum gestarum libri qui supersunt, ammiani marcellini quae supersunt, romische geschichte, storie, the roman history of ammianus marcellinus, during the reigns of the emperors constantius, julian, jovianus, valentinian, and valens. Follow ammianus marcellinus and explore their bibliography from s ammianus marcellinus author page. Three of the four authors have been on the team since book 20 in 1987 drijvers joined for book 22 and they look set to reach the 31st and last book in 2017. Philological and historical commentary on ammianus. The first english translations were by philemon holland in 1609, and later by c. Coded polemic in ammianus book 31 and the date and.
Books by ammianus marcellinus goodreads share book. Three of the quadriga batavorum have been working together since the commentary on book 20 in 1987. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Books by ammianus marcellinus author of the later roman. Apr 17, 2008 ammianus marcellinus is usually regarded as our most important source for the history of the second half of the fourth century ad, while his literary qualities are neglected.