Claudian As An Historical Authority (1908)

By James Harold Edward Crees

Book Overview

The book ""Claudian As An Historical Authority"" was written by James Harold Edward Crees and was published in 1908. The book is a study of the works of Claudian, a Roman poet who lived in the 4th century AD. Claudian was known for his epic poems that celebrated the achievements of the Roman Empire and its emperors.In this book, Crees examines the historical accuracy of Claudian's works and evaluates his credibility as a historical authority. He analyzes Claudian's portrayal of historical events and figures, and compares his accounts with other historical sources of the time.Crees also explores the political and social context in which Claudian wrote, and how this influenced his writing. He discusses Claudian's relationship with the imperial court and his role as a propagandist for the ruling elite.Overall, ""Claudian As An Historical Authority"" is a scholarly work that provides a detailed analysis of Claudian's contribution to Roman historiography. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Roman history and literature, as well as anyone interested in the role of propaganda in shaping historical narratives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164606956
• ISBN13: 9781164606956
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"