Justin, Cornelius Nepos, And Eutropius (1853)

Book Overview

Justin, Cornelius Nepos, and Eutropius is a book written by John Selby Watson and published in 1853. The book is a compilation of three different historical works by ancient Roman authors: Justin's Epitome of the Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus, Cornelius Nepos's Lives of Eminent Commanders, and Eutropius's Abridgment of Roman History. Justin's Epitome covers the history of the world from the earliest times up to the reign of Augustus Caesar. It is based on the works of Pompeius Trogus, a historian who lived in the first century BC. Nepos's Lives of Eminent Commanders is a collection of biographies of famous military leaders, including Hannibal and Julius Caesar. Eutropius's Abridgment of Roman History provides a concise overview of Roman history from its founding to the reign of Emperor Valens in the fourth century AD.The book is intended for scholars and students of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the Roman Empire. It includes detailed footnotes and annotations to help readers understand the context and significance of the historical events described in the texts. Overall, Justin, Cornelius Nepos, and Eutropius provides a comprehensive and fascinating glimpse into the ancient world and the people who shaped it.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: 1437153801
• ISBN13: 9781437153804
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"