Justin, Cornelius Nepos, And Eutropius

Book Overview

Justin, Cornelius Nepos, and Eutropius is a book written by John Selby Watson and published in 1853. This book is a compilation of three historical works, namely the ""Epitome of Trogus Pompeius"" by Justin, ""Lives of Eminent Commanders"" by Cornelius Nepos, and ""Abridgment of Roman History"" by Eutropius. The first work, ""Epitome of Trogus Pompeius"" by Justin, is a summary of a larger historical work by Pompeius. It covers the history of the world up to the time of Augustus Caesar, with a focus on the rise of the Roman Empire.The second work, ""Lives of Eminent Commanders"" by Cornelius Nepos, is a collection of biographies of famous military leaders from Greece and Rome. The biographies are written in a simple, straightforward style and provide insight into the lives and accomplishments of these great figures.The third work, ""Abridgment of Roman History"" by Eutropius, is a concise history of Rome from its founding to the reign of Emperor Valens. It covers the major events and figures of Roman history, including the Punic Wars, the rise of Julius Caesar, and the reign of Augustus.Overall, Justin, Cornelius Nepos, and Eutropius is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, particularly the history of Rome. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major events and figures of the Roman Empire, as well as insights into the lives of some of its most famous military leaders.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: 1164952668
• ISBN13: 9781164952664
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"