Eutropius Breviarium (Abbreviated History of Rome)
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Eutropius Breviarium (Abbreviated History of Rome)Description
Eutropius Breviarium (Abbreviated History of Rome) was a major vehicle for transmitting knowledge of Roman history to people of the Middle Ages and beyond. The book consists of a lengthy introduction to Eutropius, his times and the reasons for the book's composition. His attitudes, style, sources, mode of composition and chronology are all discussed, as is his continuing popularity through the centuries. A translation of the Breviarium follows and this is accompanied by a historical and historiographical commentary. The book is primarily intended for students of the Late Roman Empire whose knowledge of Latin, Greek and modern languages is limited. It will also serve as an introduction to all students of Roman history since it covers the period 753 BC to AD 364 and has a full commentary. In addition, it should prove helpful to specialists in 4th century AD history and historiography.Context
Eutropius, Roman administrator and historian, probably from Bordeaux, who accompanied the emperor Julian the Apostate on his ill-fated Persian expedition in AD 363. He later rose to the rank of Praefectus Praetorio (Illyrici) under Gratian and Theodosius (AD 380-81) and was Consul (Posterior) with Valentinian II in AD 387 despite the fact that he was almost certainly a pagan and remained so under the successors of Julian.Category
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